Definition of "distinguished" in English

adjective

1. celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

   • The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.

2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

   • Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.

3. (mathematics) Specified, noted.

   • Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.

verb

1. simple past and past participle of distinguish