distinctly

[dih-stingkt-lee]

adverb

1. in a distinct manner; clearly.

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2. without doubt; unmistakably.

Word History and Origins

Origin of distinctly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See distinct, -ly

Synonym Study

See clearly.

Example Sentences

"These two communities of transient killer whale inhabit very different worlds and lead distinctly different lives," said Dr. Trites.

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She had come to think it was out of friendship, for he had been distinctly helpful to them on several occasions—but had he merely been spying on them all along?

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While Main Street was the downtown for the entire city, parts of White Sulphur were distinctly Colored.

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At times, however, the questions rang a distinctly partisan note.

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But a row over how to share the risk has left Kyiv's coffers looking distinctly bare.

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