distinguished | Definition of distinguished

Synonyms and Antonyms of distinguished

1 having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner

heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby

Synonyms of distinguished

august, dignified, distingué, imposing, portly, solemn, staid, stately

Words Related to distinguished

decorous, proper, seemly

grave, grim, po-faced [British], sober, somber (or sombre)

aristocratic, elegant, elevated, handsome, lordly, magisterial, majestic, noble

Near Antonyms of distinguished

coarse, crass, crude, improper, indecent, uncouth, unseemly, vulgar

Antonyms of distinguished

flighty, frivolous, giddy, goofy, silly, undignified

2 standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

a distinguished astronomer who is widely respected in the field

Synonyms of distinguished

astral, bright, eminent, illustrious, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior

Words Related to distinguished

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable

infamous, notorious

dominant, paramount, predominant

Near Antonyms of distinguished

insignificant, minor, unimportant

average, inferior, mediocre

obscure, uncelebrated, unsung