Distinguished
Distinguished adjective - Having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner.
Startling and distinguished are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Distinguished".
Nearby Words: distinguishing, distinguishable
Startling
Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Distinguished and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distinguished" instead an adjective "Startling".
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