Synonyms: magisterial, grand, imposing, distinguished
Definition: used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
Usage: his distinguished bearing; the monarch's imposing presence; she reigned in magisterial beauty
Similar words: dignified
Definition: having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
Usage: her dignified demeanor; the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman
Synonyms: distinguished
Definition: (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
Usage: our distinguished professor
Similar words: important, of import
Definition: of great significance or value
Usage: important people; the important questions of the day