Distinguished and Silly

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

Usage example: heads turned as the well-dressed, distinguished couple strode through the hotel lobby

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Silly is an antonym for distinguished.

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Distinguished is an antonym for silly.

Nearby Word: silliness

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