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indistinctly

Indistinctly (adverb) means In a blurred or unclear way. Example: “He mumbled the address indistinctly into the phone.”

adverb
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In a blurred or unclear way.
"He mumbled the address indistinctly into the phone."

How to use indistinctly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot clearly — said, seen, or heard in a fuzzy way.

Word forms

more indistinctly comparative, most indistinctly superlative

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Etymology

From indistinct plus -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “indistinctly” mean?

The word “indistinctly” means in a blurred or unclear way. In plain terms, not clearly — said, seen, or heard in a fuzzy way.

How do you use “indistinctly” in a sentence?

Here is “indistinctly” used in a sentence: “He mumbled the address indistinctly into the phone.”

What is the opposite of “indistinctly”?

The opposite of “indistinctly” — its antonyms — is distinctly.

What part of speech is “indistinctly”?

“Indistinctly” is an adverb.

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