Word Adverb
distinctly
adv.
degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US /dɪˈstɪŋktɫi/ UK /dɪstˈɪŋktli/ dis·tinct·ly
Definition
adv.clearly and noticeably. You use it to show that something is easy to see or understand.
adv.in a clear, noticeable, or unmistakable manner.
Examples
“The two styles are distinctly different.”
“Her accent was distinctly British, making her stand out in the room.”
“The new policy marks a distinctly different approach to urban planning, prioritizing green spaces over commercial development.”
Real-world usage
“Though they look the same, and were in rivers humans view as neighboring, these fish had distinctly different genetic histories.”
“The journey from immigrant staple to diet snack reveals how yogurt took on a distinctly American identity.”
Etymology
From distinct + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated