adj
distant
DIHS-tuhnt
adj
1
Far away in space or time.
"They could see a distant mountain range on the horizon."
"In the distant future, space travel may be routine."
2
Emotionally cold or unwilling to show warmth toward others.
"He seemed distant and preoccupied all evening."
How to Use Distant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFar away physically, or emotionally cold and detached.
Common pairings
distant relative
distant memory
seem distant
Word Forms
more distant comparative, most distant superlative
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Etymology
From Old French distant, from Latin distans, present participle of distare, "to stand apart."