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distantly

/ˈdɪs.tənt.li/
dis · tant · ly
Adjective:distant
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• adverb

1

Not closely or intimately, especially in terms of family relationship, similarity, or logical connection.

Example

"The two families are distantly related through a nineteenth-century marriage."

2

At or from a great distance in space or time; far away.

Example

"The church bells rang distantly across the misty valley."

3

In a reserved, aloof, or emotionally detached manner, or as if preoccupied with other thoughts.

Example

"She smiled distantly and stared out the window while the committee debated the proposal."

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• Rhymes for distantly

• Nearby Words

dissuader
distance
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distantly
distaste
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distastefully

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