Distinguished and Passable

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Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.

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Passable is an antonym for distinguished.

Passable adjective - Of average to below average quality.

Usage example: the actor's Scottish accent is passable at best

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Distinguished is an antonym for passable.

Nearby Words: pass, passed, passing, passably, passant

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