Distinguished Definition

distinguished
adjective
  1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"
  2. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"

"Distinguished" in song lyrics

See how distinguished is used in real songs:

  • "I talked to the Wise Man, cause yo, he's distinguished"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Tequila
  • "With a bank shot like Alex English I get distinguished"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Technics
  • "It's still hard to be distinguished"
    Big Gemini — Might Live On

Usage tips for "distinguished"

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