# distinctly

/dɪˈstɪŋktɫi/ (US) · /dɪstˈɪŋktli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/distinctly
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

clearly and noticeably. You use it to show that something is easy to see or understand.

For teachers: 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.

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