distinguished distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃt/

adjective

1. () (used of persons) standing above others in character, attainment or reputation  ( distinguished )
   (used of persons) standing above others in character, attainment or reputation
    Our distinguished professor
   our distinguished professor
   
2. () Used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person  ( grand , imposing , magisterial , distinguished )
   used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
    His distinguished bearing
   his distinguished bearing
    The monarch's imposing presence
   the monarch's imposing presence
    She reigned in magisterial beauty
   she reigned in magisterial beauty