In a manner that shows excellence, prominence, or special recognition; with distinction.
From distinguished (past participle of distinguish) plus -ly. This form emphasizes the 'honored' or 'eminent' sense of distinguish rather than merely 'different.'
This rare word captures something fascinating: it means 'with elegance and honor,' showing how distinguish evolved from simply 'marking apart' to 'marking apart as superior.' Only refined people get described this way.
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