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- [dis-tang-gey, dih-stang-gey; French dee-stan-gey]
- /ˌdɪs tæŋˈgeɪ, dɪˈstæŋ geɪ; French di stɛ̃ˈgeɪ/
- /dɪs.ˈtæŋ.ɡeɪ/
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- [dis-tang-gey, dih-stang-gey; French dee-stan-gey]
- /ˌdɪs tæŋˈgeɪ, dɪˈstæŋ geɪ; French di stɛ̃ˈgeɪ/
Definitions of distingue word
- adjective distingue having an air of distinction; distinguished. 1
- noun distingue Fashionably distinguished or elegant; having an air of superiority. 1
- adjective distingue distinguished or noble 0
- adjective distingue having an air of distinction; distinguished 0
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Origin of distingue
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French, adj. use of past participle of distinguer to distinguish
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Parts of speech for Distingue
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distingue popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
distingue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distingue
adj distingue
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- stately — majestic; imposing in magnificence, elegance, etc.: a stately home.
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- somber — gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway.
adjective distingue
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
- educated — having undergone education: educated people.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
Antonyms for distingue
adj distingue
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- dishonorable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- indecorous — not decorous; violating generally accepted standards of good taste or propriety; unseemly.
adjective distingue
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- uneducated — not educated.
- uninformed — having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
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