distinguished
intermediateB2/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ · dis-tin-guished
Recognized and acclaimed for excellence or superiority.
Meanings
Recognized and acclaimed for excellence or superiority.
کسی شے یا شخص کی نمایاں خصوصیات یا کامیابیوں کی بنا پر پہچانا جانے والا۔
ممتاز
mumtaz
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- distinguished career
- distinguished guest
- distinguished achievement
Example Sentences
She has had a distinguished career in medicine.
اس کا میڈیسن میں ایک ممتاز کیریئر رہا ہے۔
Is ka medicine mein aik mumtaz career raha hai.
The conference was attended by distinguished guests from around the world.
کانفرنس میں دنیا بھر سے ممتاز مہمان موجود تھے۔
Conference mein dunya bhar se mumtaz mehmaan maujood thay.
He is known for his distinguished contributions to science.
وہ سائنس کے میدان میں اپنے ممتاز کردار کے لیے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Woh science ke maidan mein apne mumtaz kirdar ke liye jana jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'distinguished' as someone who stands apart due to their extraordinary qualities.
Imagine a trophy or a medal signifying achievement.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو جو اِن کا چرچا تو نہ ہو خبر بھی، ممتاز ہیں لوگ ہر دل کے کونے میں.
Na ho jo in ka charcha to na ho khabar bhi, Mumtaz hain log har dil ke kone mein.
If their news isn't spread, no one would know, They are distinguished, hidden in every heart's corner.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
عظیم لوگوں کی پہچان علامتوں سے ہوتی ہے۔
Azeem logon ki pehchan alaamaton se hoti hai.
Great people are recognized by their signs.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "distinguere" — to set apart, differentiate
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from its Latin roots through Middle English before becoming a common adjective in contemporary usage.