Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Respected is a synonym for distinguished in esteemed topic. In some cases you can use "Respected" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Respected
Respected adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.
Usage example: a respected oncologist whose reputation brought her patients from all over the world
Distinguished is a synonym for respected. You can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Respected".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- esteemed and distinguished
- esteemed and respected
- revered and distinguished
- revered and respected
- notable and distinguished
- notable and respected
- reputable and distinguished
- reputable and respected
- estimable and distinguished
- estimable and respected
- prominent and distinguished
- prominent and respected
- great and distinguished
- great and respected
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