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

Examples of distingué in a Sentence

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