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

distinctly

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