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Synonyms & Similar Words
remotely
afar
far-off
remotely
from afar
at a distance
in the distance
far away
a long way off
from a distance
at arm's length
detachedly
unconnectedly
separately
individually
independently
disconnectedly
loosely
vaguely
slightly
faintly
dimly
indistinctly
obscurely
imperceptibly
inconspicuously
unobtrusively
subtly
almost
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Meaning of Distantly
The primary meaning of "Distantly" is related to something that is far away in space or time.
Definitions
- At or to a great distance in space, time, or relationship
- * To a small or slight degree, almost not at all
Etymology of Distantly
The word "Distantly" is derived from the Latin "distantem," the present participle of "distantia," which means to stand apart, and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is far away or remote
Example Uses
- The village was distantly visible through the mist
- * She is distantly related to the royal family
- * The sound of the music was heard distantly from the other room