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Meaning of distantly
The primary meaning of the word "distantly" is to a great distance in space or time.
Etymology of distantly
The word "distantly" originates from the Old French word "distant," which is derived from the Latin word "distantem," meaning "standing apart" or "removed," and is the present participle of the verb "distanter," which is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "apart") and "stare" (meaning "to stand").
Synonyms
remotely
faraway
aloofly
detachedly
separately
individually
independently
solitary
alone
remotely
farther
further
remotely
distantly
afar
far-off
remotely
disconnectedly
unconnectedly
separately
apart
isolatedly
disconnectedly
unassociatedly
detachedly
abstractly
vaguely
indistinctly
faintly
dimly
obscurely
nebulously
murkily
hazily
unclearly
ambiguously
Definitions
- At or to a great distance in space, time, or relationship
- * Feeling or showing a lack of closeness or personal connection
Usage Examples
- The city is distantly visible from the top of the hill
- * She is distantly related to the royal family
- * The two friends had grown distantly apart over the years
Antonyms
closely
near
nearby
adjacent
adjoining
abutting
contiguous
proximal
proximately
immediately
instantly
directly
intimately
personally
closely
tightly
strongly
firmly
steadfastly
securely
safely
stably