Definitions
- Describing someone who is respected and admired for their achievements or qualities. - Referring to something that is unique, exceptional, or outstanding. - Talking about a person or thing that stands out from others due to their excellence or superiority.
- Referring to someone or something that is worthy of attention or recognition. - Describing someone or something that is remarkable, significant, or important. - Talking about a person or thing that is well-known or famous for their achievements or qualities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone or something that stands out from others.
- 2Both words suggest a level of excellence or superiority.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, things, or achievements.
- 4Both words imply a degree of recognition or respect.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Distinguished is more commonly used to describe people, while notable can be used for both people and things.
- 2Connotation: Distinguished has a more formal and prestigious connotation, while notable is more neutral and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Meaning: Distinguished emphasizes excellence and superiority, while notable emphasizes importance and significance.
Remember this!
While distinguished and notable share similarities in describing someone or something that stands out from others with a level of excellence or superiority, they differ in usage, connotation, meaning, etymology, and synonyms. Distinguished is more formal and commonly used to describe people who are respected and admired for their achievements or qualities, while notable is more neutral and can be used for both people and things that are worthy of attention or recognition.
