Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Sophisticated and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sophisticated" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Sophisticated
Sophisticated adjective - Having a wide and refined knowledge of the world especially from personal experience.
Distinguished and sophisticated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Sophisticated".
Nearby Words: sophistication, sophisticating
Both words in one sentence
- Compare Clarke's Third Law, which means that magic and sophisticated technology can't be distinguished.
Source: Fake Wizardry -
Disappeared Dad: Cliff's long-lost father pops up in "The Barstoolie." Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe: In one episode, Sam starts acting very sophisticated and debonair, including lighting up a pipe.
Source: Series / Cheers
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