distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ adjective B2- Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious. · The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor. · Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
- Specified, noted. · Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.
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Franz presented Albert as one of the most distinguished young men of the day, both as regarded his position in society and extraordinary talents; nor did he say more than the truth, for in Paris and the circle in which the viscount moved, he was looked upon and cited as a model of perfection.
He was a young but trusted member of the detective force, who had distinguished himself in several cases which had been intrusted to him.
When the vicarage caught fire he distinguished himself also by the fearlessness with which he reentered the building to save property, after the local fire brigade had given it up as impossible.
I can; and A-n-n looks dreadful, but A-n-n-e looks so much more distinguished.
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