Synonyms & related words for distinguished

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of distinguished — including eminent, illustrious, esteemed, honored, prestigious, renowned. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to distinguished

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Synonyms for distinguished

Common synonyms for distinguished include eminent, illustrious, esteemed, honored, prestigious, renowned, prominent, notable — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does distinguished come from?

The word distinguished breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root stingu-, from Latin stinguo (“prick, mark off”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.