B2adjectiveformalworksociety
US/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
UK/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/
very successful and respected because of your achievements, often over a long time
In context
She had a distinguished career as a judge.
We were honored to welcome a distinguished guest from the embassy.
He is a distinguished professor of physics at Cambridge.
Words that go with distinguished
adjective + noun
- distinguished careerHe retired after a distinguished career in medicine.
- distinguished guestThe mayor introduced the distinguished guests.
- distinguished professorA distinguished professor gave the opening talk.
- distinguished serviceHe received a medal for distinguished service.
- distinguished scientistShe is a distinguished scientist in her field.
adverb + adjective
- highly distinguishedThe panel included several highly distinguished writers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a distinguish scientistCorrect: a distinguished scientist