distinguished
adjective /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/Definition
B2 describes a respected and admired person, or their work: a distinguished writer/director/politician a distinguished careerShowing respect and admiration › describes a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or wise: I think grey hair on a man can look very distinguished.AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant
(Definition of distinguished adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a sight for sore eyes idiom
- adorable adjective
- aesthetic adjective
- alluring adjective
- angelic adjective
- delectable adjective
- dreamy adjective
- elegant adjective
- enchanting adjective
- endearing adjective
- nice-looking adjective
- noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION)
- not be just a pretty face idiom
- ornamental adjective
- photogenic adjective
- turn sb out phrasal verb (DRESS)
- voluptuous adjective
- well built adjective
- winning adjective
- winsome adjective
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