Distinctly
[dɪ'stɪŋ(k)tlɪ] or [dɪ'stɪŋktli]
Definition
(adv.) clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; 'it's distinctly possible'; 'I could clearly see myself in his situation'.
(adv.) to a distinct degree; 'urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate'.
(adv.) in a distinct and distinguishable manner; 'the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion'.
Typist: Silvia--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly.
(adv.) With meaning; significantly.
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Examples
- Life, through mankind, grew thereafter more and more distinctly conscious of itself and its world. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- There is no apparent relation between effects so dissimilar; yet the steps of progress can be distinctly traced, from the attraction of a feather to the development of the electric telegraph. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- These pictures are so perfect in detail that, when photographed and enlarged, objects no greater than a blade of grass may be distinctly recognized. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Nor is it less infallible, because men cannot distinctly explain the principles, on which it is founded. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- The young lady uttered a cry of surprise, and for a few moments they were so still that the listener could distinctly hear them breathe. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- He did so shortly and distinctly. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The engines and paddle wheels of the Adirondack are distinctly representative of the modern American side wheel steamer. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Still better, however, is nitric acid, which if painted upon a colored spot of this kind first renders it more distinctly yellow, then orange-brown. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Then one sort of men began to settle down, and another sort became more distinctly nomadic. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The principle of selection I find distinctly given in an ancient Chinese encyclopaedia. Charles Darwin. On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
- I didn't see the name distinctly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Most clearly and distinctly yours. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- There was so much virtue in this distinctly and decidedly meaning to have it, that it yielded a little, even while the line was played. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But 'Cooee' is a distinctly Australian cry, and one which is used between Australians. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Now, Sam, tell us distinctly how the matter was, said Mr. Shelby. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- I shall endeavour to explain both as fully and distinctly as I can, and shall begin with the system of commerce. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Daily He announces more distinctly,--'Surely I come quickly! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- He continued, uttering each word distinctly, calmly, steadily, but not loudly-- It simply consists in the existence of a previous marriage. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She made me some general questions about my country and my travels, which I answered as distinctly, and in as few words as I could. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- Point it out distinctly to us, that we may know its nature and qualities. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Those prophecies are distinctly leveled at the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, etc. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The tramp of horses, distinctly heard in the silence, was at length discerned. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- I discovered more distinctly the black sides of Jura, and the bright summit of Mont Bl?nc; I wept like a child: Dear mountains! Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- You were on the staircase, and didn't distinctly hear; but you will not swear that Pickwick did not make use of the expressions I have quoted? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I never thought of anything about myself, distinctly. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The words fell quite distinctly upon my ear. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- As we lay in our tents upon the sea-shore, the artillery at the fort on the Rio Grande could be distinctly heard. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- But in the manner in which they both govern their new subjects, the natural genius of an exclusive company has shewn itself most distinctly. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- Very distinctly, sir, very distinctly, replied Mr. Philander. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- And Emma distinctly heard him add, in a lower tone, before he quitted the room,I have been as good as my word. Jane Austen. Emma.
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