distinguished

From distinguish +‎ -ed.

• IPA^(key): /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧tin‧guished

distinguished (comparative more distinguished, superlative most distinguished)

1. celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

   The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.

2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

   Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.

3. (mathematics) Specified, noted.

   Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.

• (celebrated): eminent, exceptional, remarkable; see also: Thesaurus:famous or Thesaurus:notable
• (dignified appearance): grand, imposing, sophisticated

• mediocre

• distinguished professor

distinguished

1. simple past and past participle of distinguish