Distantly Meaning in English
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Definition
In a way that is far away in space, time, relationship, or feeling; also used to describe a weak or slight connection.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an adverb for physical distance ('distantly visible'), emotional detachment ('distantly related'), or weak connections. Formal or neutral register. Not used for direct or close relationships. Can modify both verbs and adjectives.
Spanish: a lo lejos - lejanamente - de forma distantePortuguese (BR): à distância - de forma distantePortuguese (PT): à distância - de forma distanteChinese (Simplified): 遥远地 - 间接地Chinese (Traditional): 遙遠地 - 間接地Hindi: दूर से - परोक्ष रूप सेArabic: عن بُعد - بشكل بعيدBengali: দূর থেকে - দূরত্বে - আংশিকভাবেRussian: издалека - отдалённо - слабоJapanese: 遠くから - 遠く離れて - かすかにVietnamese: từ xa - một cách xa cách - một cách mơ hồKorean: 멀리서 - 소원하게 - 약하게Turkish: uzaktan - dolaylı olarak - hafifçeUrdu: دور سے - ہلکے تعلق سےIndonesian: dari kejauhan - secara samar - dengan hubungan jauh
Example Sentences
You might be distantly connected to my friend through work.
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The mountain was distantly visible on the horizon.
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We are distantly related to the king.
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I could distantly hear music through the walls.
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He only distantly remembers his childhood home.
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She waved distantly at us from across the field.
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