distingué

C2 Topic:Describing People
US /dɪsˈtæŋ.ɡeɪ/ UK /dɪs.tæŋˈɡeɪ/
adj Freq #1261102

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    fashionably distinguished, elegant, or marked by an air of refinement

    Her restrained manner and perfectly cut coat made her look remarkably distingué.

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Synonyms
1 adj · fashionably distinguished,... distinguishedelegantrefined
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Etymology

Borrowed from French distingué, the past participle of distinguer, 'to distinguish.' English retains the French form, often with its accent, for a person or appearance possessing conspicuous elegance and refinement.

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