distinguished

• Descreve alguém ou algo que é muito bem-sucedido, respeitado e admirado, geralmente por sua alta qualidade ou por suas conquistas. Também pode indicar algo que se destaca ou se diferencia dos demais.

Describes someone or something that is very successful, respected, and admired, often because of high quality or achievement.

1. Successful and respectedB2formal

   Having a high status, reputation, or authority due to achievements or qualities.

   Distinto

   • She is a distinguished professor of physics.
   • He received an award for his distinguished service to the community.
   • The distinguished guest was welcomed by the mayor.

   Sinônimoscelebratedeminentesteemedfamousillustriousnotableprominentrenownedrespected

   Antônimoscommoninsignificantobscureordinaryundistinguishedunknownunremarkable

2. Dignified in appearanceB2formal

   Having an elegant, impressive, or noble appearance, often associated with age or experience.

   Distinto

   • The old man had a distinguished look with his silver hair and suit.
   • She looked distinguished in her formal attire.
   • His distinguished bearing commanded respect from everyone.

   Sinônimosaugustcommandingdignifieddistinctiveelegantgracefulgrandimposingimpressivemajesticnoblerefinedstatelystriking

   Antônimoscommondisreputableinelegantordinaryunimpressivevulgar

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reconhecer ou apontar a diferença entre duas ou mais coisas, ou de destacar algo como diferente.

A verb used to indicate the act of recognizing or pointing out the difference between two or more things, or to make something stand out as different.

1. Recognize differencesB1formal

   To recognize or point out the difference between two or more things.

   Distinguir

   • It is important to distinguish between facts and opinions.
   • She can distinguish the different bird species by their songs.
   • The twins are so alike that it is hard to distinguish them.

   Sinônimosdifferentiatediscerndiscriminateseparatetell apart

   Antônimosconflateconfusemistakemix

2. Make something stand outB2formal

   To be a characteristic that makes someone or something different or special.

   Destacar

   • His unique style distinguishes him from other artists.
   • The quality of the materials distinguishes this product from cheaper alternatives.
   • Her dedication to her work distinguishes her as a leader.

   Sinônimoscharacterizedifferentiatediscriminatemarkseparateset apartsingle out

3. Perceive clearlyB2formal

   To see, hear, or understand something clearly.

   Distinguir

   • Through the fog, he could barely distinguish the outline of a house.
   • She could distinguish the sound of her mother's voice in the crowd.
   • It was too dark to distinguish the details of the painting.

   Sinônimosdetectdiscernidentifymake outperceiverecognize

   Antônimosconfusemissoverlook