Distinguished
/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/
verb
- To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.
- To see someone or something clearly or distinctly.
- To make oneself noticeably different or better from others through accomplishments.
"The soldier distinguished himself in combat and received a medal."
- To make to differ.
adjective
- Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious
"The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians."
- Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
"Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one."
- Specified, noted.
"Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p."
No exact anagrams found for "distinguished". This word has a unique letter combination.
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Distinguished"
Distinguished is a 13-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Distinguished" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "distinguished" is a high-scoring word.