distinguished
Standing out notably
Distinguished describes someone or something marked by excellence, dignity, or eminence.
A distinguished career or distinguished service is one worthy of recognition and respect.
When applied to appearance, distinguished suggests an air of refinement and authority, often associated with maturity: He cut a distinguished figure with his silver hair and tailored suit.
To be distinguished from something else is to be recognized as different or set apart from it.
Widely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- preeminentSuperior to all others
acclaimed · legendary · iconic · influential · leading · foremost · notable · famous
Superior select group
- NobelSwedish prize surname
- PulitzerMajor journalism award
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- GrammyRecording achievement trophy
blue-ribbon · gala · red-carpet · aristocratic · exclusive · high-ranking · august · exalted
Held in high regard
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- admiredRegarded with approval
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
elder · senior · time-honored · patriarch · matriarch · sage · veteran · gray-haired
Educated in arts, manners
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
genteel · tasteful · discerning · urbane · suave · cosmopolitan · debonair · dignified
Made more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- medalMetal honor token
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
recognition · accolade · meritorious · achievement · award · exemplary · honorary · ceremony
Only one exists
- recognizableAble to be identified
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
- strikingNoticeably impressive
singular · marked · pronounced · identifiable · signature · particular · notable · remarkable
illustrious
Widely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
preeminent · acclaimed · legendary · iconic · influential · leading · foremost · notable · famous · reputable
elite
Superior select group
Grammy · blue-ribbon · gala · red-carpet · aristocratic · exclusive · high-ranking · august · exalted · noble
respected
Held in high regard
venerated · elder · senior · time-honored · patriarch · matriarch · sage · veteran · gray-haired · seasoned
cultured
Educated in arts, manners
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
graceful · genteel · tasteful · discerning · urbane · suave · cosmopolitan · debonair · dignified · courtly
decorated
Made more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- medalMetal honor token
- commendationFormal expression of approval
tribute · recognition · accolade · meritorious · achievement · award · exemplary · honorary · ceremony · citation
unique
Only one exists
- recognizableAble to be identified
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- unmistakableImpossible to misidentify
striking · singular · marked · pronounced · identifiable · signature · particular · notable · remarkable · conspicuous
- statusstatus, prestige, ranking, reputation, elite
- above averageexcellent, superior, exceptional, outstanding, remarkable
- elegantchic, stylish, refined, tasteful, elegant
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- famefame, famous, celebrity, renown, famed
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
distinguishedunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · undistinguished · anonymous · unheralded · unrecognized
distinguishedmediocre
Of only moderate quality
ordinary · undistinguished · common · average · unremarkable
- distinguished alumniAccomplished former students
- distinguished serviceExcellence warranting official recognition
- distinguished guestHonored invitee of note
- distinguishing markIdentifying characteristic
- distinguished professorElite academic title
distinguish, distinguishing, undistinguished, indistinguishable, distinguishable, distinguishes