C1adjectivelanguagearts
US/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
UK/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
clearly different from others, so that it is easy to recognize
In context
She has a distinctive laugh that you can hear across the room.
The restaurant is known for its distinctive red tiled roof.
Each region of the country has its own distinctive cuisine.
Words that go with distinctive
adjective + noun
- distinctive featureThe long neck is the giraffe's most distinctive feature.
- distinctive styleThe painter developed a distinctive style early in his career.
- distinctive flavorSaffron gives the dish a distinctive flavor.
- distinctive voiceThe singer has a distinctive voice that fans love.
adverb + adjective
- highly distinctiveHer handwriting is highly distinctive.
adjective + preposition
- distinctive ofThis pattern is distinctive of the northern villages.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There is a distinctive difference between the two methods.Correct: There is a distinct difference between the two methods.