distinctively

Thân thiện

The artist paints in a distinctively bold style.

Definition

Adverb - In a way that is easily recognizable as different or characteristic of a particular person, group, or thing. It describes an action done in a manner that serves to distinguish.

Usage

The adverb "distinctively" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that the action or quality is done or expressed in a characteristic and distinguishing way. It emphasizes uniqueness.

Examples

• She dresses distinctively, always wearing a signature red hat.
• The building was distinctively modern, standing out among the classical architecture.
• This region produces a distinctively flavored cheese.

Advanced Usage

• "Distinctively marked": Having unique identifying features.
  • The bird was distinctively marked with bright blue feathers.
• "Distinctively different": Different in a clear and noticeable way.
  • His approach to the problem was distinctively different from ours.

Variants and Related Words

• Distinctive (adjective): Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.
  • He has a distinctive laugh.
• Distinct (adjective): Recognizably different in nature from something else; clear and definite.
  • There are two distinct categories.

Synonyms

• Characteristically
• Uniquely
• Notably
• Particularly
• Markedly

Antonyms

• Indistinctly
• Typically (when implying commonality, not uniqueness)
• Ordinarily
• Commonly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an identifiably distinctive manner
   • the distinctively conservative district of the county