distingué
adjective
dis·tin·gué ˌdēs-ˌtaŋ-ˈgā 
(ˌ)dis-;
di-ˈstaŋ-ˌgā
: distinguished especially in manner or bearing
Synonyms
- august
- dignified
- distinguished
- imposing
- portly
- solemn
- staid
- stately
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
had the distingué air of a senior diplomat
Word History
Etymology
French, from past participle of distinguer
First Known Use
1813, in the meaning defined above
distingué
adjective
as in solemn
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner had the distingué air of a senior diplomat Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- solemn
- distinguished
- imposing
- elegant
- dignified
- somber
- staid
- portly
- stately
- august
- decorous
- grim
- aristocratic
- handsome
- sombre
- proper
- seemly
- sober
- magisterial
- majestic
- grave
- noble
- lordly
- po-faced
- elevated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- frivolous
- silly
- coarse
- goofy
- vulgar
- giddy
- undignified
- flighty
- uncouth
- crude
- improper
- indecent
- unseemly
- crass