Definition of distinctly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary



    BrE BrE//dɪˈstɪŋktli//
    ; NAmE NAmE//dɪˈstɪŋktli//
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  1. 1in a way that is easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc. I distinctly heard someone calling me. He could remember everything very distinctly.
  2. 2in a way that shows a quality that is easy to recognize a distinctly Australian accent The two techniques are distinctly different.
  3. 3(used with an adjective) definitely or extremely It is distinctly possible that she will lose. He looked distinctly uncomfortable.