distinctly
dih-STIHNGKT-lee
Distinctly (adverb) means In a way that is clear and easy to make out; unmistakably. Example: “She distinctly remembered locking the door.”
adverb
1
In a way that is clear and easy to make out; unmistakably.
"She distinctly remembered locking the door."
"The two accents sounded distinctly different."
How to use distinctly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClearly, in a way that leaves no doubt.
Common pairings
distinctly remember
distinctly different
distinctly possible
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more distinctly
- Superlative
- most distinctly
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Etymology
Built from distinct plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “distinctly” mean?
The word “distinctly” means in a way that is clear and easy to make out; unmistakably. In plain terms, clearly, in a way that leaves no doubt.
How do you pronounce “distinctly”?
“Distinctly” is pronounced dih-STIHNGKT-lee (/dɪˈstɪŋktli/ in IPA).
How do you use “distinctly” in a sentence?
Here is “distinctly” used in a sentence: “She distinctly remembered locking the door.”
What is the opposite of “distinctly”?
The opposite of “distinctly” — its antonyms — is indistinctly.
What part of speech is “distinctly”?
“Distinctly” is an adverb.
Is “distinctly” a common word?
“Distinctly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
