distinctly
Americanadverb
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in a distinct manner; clearly.
Speak more distinctly.
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without doubt; unmistakably.
Related Words
See clearly.
Etymology
Origin of distinctly
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English. See distinct, -ly
Example Sentences
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The curious phenomenon, described by celebrity crisis PR Lauren Beeching as "distinctly British", is largely explained by the fact it feels "off guard".
From BBC
Look Mum No Computer embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit.
From BBC
The story was distinctly American, about Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker living and working in Washington at the turn of the century.
From Los Angeles Times
“Yet what we see playing out in corporate development and technology-related circles is something very distinctly different than anything we have seen in such rapid fashion in the past.”
From MarketWatch
A recent installment of the podcast “In Proximity” featured Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler getting in the weeds about the production of “Sinners,” including how Jordan distinctly portrayed twins Smoke and Stack.
From Los Angeles Times
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