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distant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aloof adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
  • distant adj Far away in space or time.
  • remote adjective Far away in distance; hard to reach.

Senses

distant is used for these senses in English:

  • aloof Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
  • distant Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
  • remote At a distance; disconnected.

distant — full definition

  1. adj Far away in space or time.
  2. adj Emotionally cold or unwilling to show warmth toward others.

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