/ Dictionary / Index D distinguished: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dis•tin•guished Pronunciation: (di-sting'gwisht), [key] — adj. made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. having an air of distinction, dignity, or eminence: a distinguished old gentleman. conspicuous; marked. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: distinguished (Thesaurus) distinguish Distinguished Conduct Medal Related Content Daily Word Quiz: digression Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language