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distinctly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈstɪŋktli/

distinctly means: To a degree that makes a difference or a particular quality easy to notice.

adverb

NOTICEABLY DIFFERENTB2

To a degree that makes a difference or a particular quality easy to notice.

  • This soup tastes distinctly different.
  • Her latest results are distinctly better.
  • There was something distinctly odd about his smile.

Similar words: noticeably, markedly, definitely

Common phrases: distinctly different, distinctly better, distinctly odd

CLEARLYB2

In a way that is clear and easy to hear, see, or remember.

  • Please speak distinctly.
  • I distinctly remember meeting her last summer.
  • We could hear each word distinctly through the wall.

Similar words: clearly

Opposites: indistinctly

Common phrases: speak distinctly, hear distinctly, distinctly remember

Questions about distinctly

What does distinctly mean?

To a degree that makes a difference or a particular quality easy to notice.

What is distinctly in other languages?

Türkçe: belirgin biçimde · Español: notablemente · Français: nettement · Deutsch: deutlich · Italiano: nettamente · 日本語: 明らかに

How do you pronounce distinctly?

It is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋktli/.

How do you use distinctly in a sentence?

This soup tastes distinctly different. Her latest results are distinctly better.

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