distinguished (part. adj.) Copy link Outline I. Marked in any way1. insignis, e (usu. with the notion of ornament)2. expr. by abl. of quality (L. G. § 318)II. Famous1. clārus, incly̆tus or inclĭtus (poet.)2. nōtus (in this sense poet.)3. ēgrĕgius, exĭmiusIII. Of high rank or dignityPhr. • distinguished (part. adj.): I. Marked in any way: 1. insignis, e (usu. with the notion of ornament): Phoebus d. by his locks, crinibus ins. Phoebus, Ov.: Tac. (cf. Ger. 31). 2. expr. by abl. of quality (L. G. § 318): this bird is d. by a hooked beak, long claws, *hic avis adunco est rostro, praelongis unguibus. II. Famous: 1. clārus, incly̆tus or inclĭtus (poet.): v. famous, illustrious. 2. nōtus (in this sense poet.): d. for a paternal affection, n. animi paterni, Hor.: Stat. 3. ēgrĕgius, exĭmius: v. eminent. III. Of high rank or dignity: amplus: of most d. family, amplissimo genere natus, Caes. B. G. 4, 12: a d. family, a. [et honesta] familia, Cic. Mur. 7. Phr. : to be d.: (1). ēnĭteo, 2: to be d. by the knowledge of various arts, e. scientia variarum artium, Plin.: Athens was d. almost among all nations, Athenae prope cunctis (in) gentibus enitebant, Cic.: v. to display (oneself). (2). ēmĭneo, 2: Demosthenes is d. in every branch of eloquence, D. in omni genere dicendi e., Cic. (3). praesto, excello, etc.: v. to excel. Phr.: to be d. above all, omnes supereminere, Virg.: he was d. for his arms and his horses, arma (ejus) et equi conspiciebantur, Liv.