distinguishedlyadv.
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃtli/ In a distinguished manner; with distinction.† 1. Distinctly, specially, expressly. Obsolete.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > difference > [adverb] > distinctly or marking the difference between
distinctlya1382
in sunderc1450
differencinglya1640
differentially1644
distinguishedly1680
distinguishably1704
sheerly1866
distinctively1871
1680 Answer Stillingfleet's Serm. 9 Whether the Diocesan Bishop be distinguishedly named.
1746 Fool (1748) II. 92 Then is there not any [trade] wherein the Operators so distinguishedly disagree.
1803 in Spirit of Public Jrnls. (1804) 7 155 His worth and his merits having been the more distinguishedly ascertained.
2. In a distinguished manner; with conspicuous or special excellence; eminently.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > fame or renown > famous or eminent person > [adverb]
gloriouslya1340
greatlya1400
flourishly1558
famously1579
heroically1583
renownedly1583
distinguishedlya1745
brilliantly1813
lustrously1849
legendarily1953
a1745 J. Swift 4 Last Years of Queen (1758) i. 41 This address was presented..and received an answer distinguishedly gracious.
1816 M. Keating Trav. (1817) II. 149 An intended voyage by some person distinguishedly fitted for the undertaking.
1855 Doran Queens of Eng. II. iv. 76 There was no ship that bore herself..more distinguishedly in the fray.
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