Distinguished and Middling
Opposite meaning words
Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Middling is an antonym for distinguished.
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Middling
Middling adjective - Of average to below average quality.
Usage example: was disappointed in the renowned historian's latest book, which is only middling
Distinguished is an antonym for middling.
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