distinctly

/dis'tiɳktli/

Thân thiện

The word "distinctly" is written distinctly on the chalkboard.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a clear and unmistakable manner; clearly: Used to describe something that is easily perceived, understood, or recognized.
   • To a notable or marked degree; decidedly: Used to emphasize that a quality or characteristic is present in a significant or obvious way.

Examples of Usage

• In a clear and unmistakable manner:
  • She spoke distinctly so that everyone in the back could hear.
  • The two species are distinctly different in their feeding habits.
• To a notable or marked degree:
  • The room felt distinctly colder after the sun went down.
  • His attitude was distinctly unfriendly.

Advanced Usage

• "Distinctly possible/probable": Used to emphasize that something is clearly possible or likely.
  • Given the dark clouds, rain is distinctly possible this afternoon.
• "Distinctly remember": Used to emphasize a clear and vivid memory.
  • I distinctly remember locking the door before I left.

Variants and Related Words

• Distinct (adjective): Recognizably different; clear and definite.
  • There was a distinct smell of coffee in the air.
• Distinction (noun): A difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone or something apart.
  • The distinction between the two theories is subtle.
• Distinctive (adjective): Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others.
  • He has a distinctive laugh.

Synonyms

• Clearly: In a clear manner; without ambiguity.
• Decidedly: Without doubt; undoubtedly.
• Markedly: In a clearly noticeable way.
• Unmistakably: In a way that cannot be mistaken for anything else.

Antonyms

• Indistinctly: In a way that is not clear or sharply defined.
• Vaguely: In a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. to a distinct degree
   • urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate
2. in a distinct and distinguishable manner
   • the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion
3. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
   • it's distinctly possible
   • I could clearly see myself in his situation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clearly