distinctly
Americanadverb
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in a distinct manner; clearly.
Speak more distinctly.
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without doubt; unmistakably.
Synonym Usage
See clearly.
Etymology
Origin of distinctly
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See distinct, -ly
Vocabulary lists containing distinctly
Example Sentences
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The US president is one of the most powerful people on the planet - and the public scrutiny of their health records has grown into a distinctly American phenomenon.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The Kowalczyk controversy hinges on a distinctly Golden State problem: the meaning of “affordability.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
But only with City’s next iteration—once Guardiola adopted a more direct, more powerful, more distinctly English approach—did he win the trophy he coveted most.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
This version of “Animal Farm” also carries the distinctly eerie backing from Angel Studios, which picked up the film’s North American distribution rights after it premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival last year.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
It was a different sensation; whereas the jungle’s dirt had been warm and inviting, the stable's was cooler and distinctly less animate.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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