Definitions for distinctly
dis·tinct·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. distinctly, clearlyadverb

   clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

   "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation"

2. distinctlyadverb

   in a distinct and distinguishable manner

   "the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion"

3. distinctlyadverb

   to a distinct degree

   "urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. distinctlyadverb

   In a distinct manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Distinctlyadverb

   Etymology: from distinct.

   1. Not confusedly; without the confusion of one part with another.

   To make an eccho that will report three, or four, or five words distinctly, it is requisite that the body percussing be a good distance off. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 248.

   On its sides it was bounded pretty distinctly, but on its ends very confusedly and indistinctly. Isaac Newton, Opt.

   2. Plainly; clearly.

   The object I could first distinctly view,
   Was tall streight trees, which on the waters flew. Dryden.

   After the light of the sun was a little worn off my eyes, I could see all the parts of it distinctly, by a glimmering reflection that played upon them from the surface of the water. Addison.

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1. distinctly

   Distinctly is an adverb used to describe something that is very noticeable or clear; something that is easily seen, heard, or recognized; characterized by being separate or different from others. It refers to clarity, precision or individuality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Distinctlyadverb

   with distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly

2. Distinctlyadverb

   with meaning; significantly

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How to pronounce distinctly?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say distinctly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinctly in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinctly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of distinctly in a Sentence

1. Wilhelmina Delco:

   It's distinctly different from the way it used to be.

2. Simon Drake:

   We were sinking in up to our thighs. I distinctly recall saying to Andy Beard, ‘this had better be worth it.’ It was worth it.

3. Blaise Pascal:

   Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too. This is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.

4. Ruby Bridges:

   I used to have nightmares about the box, those are the days that I distinctly remember being really, really frightened.

5. Johann von Goethe:

   I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=distinctly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Distinctly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=distinctly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distinctly
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=distinctly