# distinguished

> English word · Adjective · IPA /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ · frequency rank #5,123

## Definitions
1. celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
3. Specified, noted.

## Etymology
From distinguish + -ed.

## Easily confused with
- **distinguish** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/distinguish-vs-distinguished)

## Common misspellings (20)
`ddistinguished`, `disitnguished`, `disstinguished`, `distignuished`, `distingguished`, `distingiushed`, `distinguihsed`, `distinguisehd`, `distinguishde`, `distinguishedd`, `distinguishhed`, `distinguisshed`, `distingusihed`, `distinnguished`, `distinugished`, `distniguished`, `disttinguished`, `ditsinguished`, `dsitinguished`, `idstinguished`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/distinguished