distinctly B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ See IPA manual Freq #15975 Meanings 1 adv In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. I distinctly remember locking the door before I left. 2 adv Clearly to a noticeable degree; definitely. There was a distinctly British charm to the whole occasion. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a clear way that is easy... clearly ↔ Opposites indistinctly Etymology AI details From distinct + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Senses & Perception External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # distinctly **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ **Frequency rank:** 15975 ## Meanings 1. In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. 2. Clearly to a noticeable degree; definitely. ## Examples - I distinctly remember locking the door before I left. - There was a distinctly British charm to the whole occasion. ## Antonyms - indistinctly ## Etymology From distinct + -ly. ## AI Etymology Distinctly is formed from distinct + -ly. In current use, the main senses are “In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand” and “Clearly to a noticeable degree; definitely”. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Senses & Perception markdown