Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Definitive and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Definitive" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Definitive
Definitive adjective - Being the most accurate and apparently thorough.
Distinguished and definitive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Definitive".
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