What does one mean by a most distinguished guest? I’m confused about the word distinguished. I’d guess that it’s a synonym to famous or important. Is that right?
Answer
Yes, you are close.
“Distinguished” means different in a good way. A “most distinguished guest” means a guest who is very different from other guests (at the party or gathering) in a good way.
As an example, in a gathering of scientists, a Nobel prize awardee will be considered a most distinguished guest.
This word is used in many contexts to separate super achievers even from successful people. In a gathering of successful athletes, an Olympic gold medalist would be considered “distinguished”.
Hope this helps!
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