distinctly

Word parts

distinct + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɪˈstɪŋktli/

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Adverb

Positive distinctly

Comparative more distinctly

Superlative most distinctly

1. If something happens or is done distinctly, it happens in a way that is clear and easy to notice.

   She spoke distinctly so everyone could understand her.

2. If something is distinctly different, it is clearly different from something else.

   This year's results are distinctly better than last year's.

Related words

• distinct