B1adverblanguagepsychology
US/dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/
UK/dɪˈstɪŋkt.li/
clearly, so that you can easily see, hear or notice something
In context
I distinctly remember locking the door before we left the house.
She spoke slowly and distinctly so that everyone could follow.
The soup tasted distinctly of garlic, which I did not expect.
Words that go with distinctly
adverb + verb
- distinctly rememberI distinctly remember our first meeting.
- distinctly hearWe could distinctly hear music from next door.
- distinctly seeFrom here you can distinctly see the mountains.
adverb + adjective
- distinctly differentThe two styles are distinctly different.
- distinctly unpleasantThe smell was distinctly unpleasant.
verb + adverb
- speak distinctlyPlease speak distinctly on the phone.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I remember distinct that day.Correct: I distinctly remember that day.