distingué

adjective

ˌdēs-ˌtaŋ-ˈgā How to pronounce distingué (audio)
Definition of distinguénext
as in solemn
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner had the distingué air of a senior diplomat

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  1. solemn
  2. distinguished
  3. imposing
Adjective
  • But less interesting doesn’t mean less impactful, as Foxx imbues with solemn reverence the emotional turmoil of re-learning to stand, walk, and clean himself.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The actors are prime, but the movie is a solemn affair that could use more grandeur.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of solemn
Adjective
  • His grandfather Campbell Forsyth made four appearances in goal for Scotland in 1964 and his father Stuart Burgess, also a defender, had a distinguished career in the Scottish leagues.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.
    Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguished
Adjective
  • The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.
    Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
Definition of imposing
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“Distingué.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distingu%C3%A9. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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