distinctly

adverbattested in dialogue

//dɪˈstɪŋktli//

In a distinct manner.

adverb

1
In a distinct manner.
I distinctly remember the voice of my deceased grandmother.
About ten months ago a report reached my ears that a Dutchman had constructed a telescope, by the aid of which visible objects, although at a great distance from the eye of the observer, were seen distinctly as if near; […]
Commander Birch was a trifle uneasy when he found there was more than a popple on the sea; it was, in fact, distinctly choppy.
"Aloud," he said distinctly, "the Seven Words are spoken thus. Melenkurion abatha. Duroc minas mill. Harad khabaal."

Etymology

Etymology tree English distinct Middle English -ly English -ly English distinctly From distinct + -ly.

Forms

comparative: more distinctly
superlative: most distinctly

distinct · Capable of being perceived very clearly.distinction · That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a…distinctive · Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of…

distinctly · In a distinct manner.

distinguish · To recognize someone or something as different from others…distinguished · Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or…distorted · Unnatural in shape or size; abnormal.

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