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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From the 1970s onwards, the census took on a distinctly socio-economic lens.
From BBC
The High Desert Art Fair offers a distinctly different art fair experience a month after the flurry of Los Angeles fairs in February.
From Los Angeles Times
It gives you an understanding that is distinctly, wholly yours.
From Literature
He looked down at his tail, which he distinctly recalled being scorched in his escape.
From Literature
The Iranian experiment had a distinctly Shiite flavor, but Sunni Islamists instantly recognized its significance.
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