Word
distinctly
Phoneticsdis·tinct·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈstɪŋktɫi/
UK/dɪstˈɪŋktli/
Adverb of degree
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.”
Examples
simple
“The two styles are distinctly different.”
contextual
“Her accent was distinctly British, making her stand out in the room.”
complex
“The new policy marks a distinctly different approach to urban planning, prioritizing green spaces over commercial development.”
Real-World Examples
“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.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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