DISTANT

/ˈdɪstənt/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 9

Definition

  1. adjective separated in space or coming from or going to a distance.
  2. adjective far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship. — synonyms: remote
  3. adjective remote in manner. — synonyms: aloof, upstage
  4. adjective separate or apart in time. — synonyms: remote, removed
  5. adjective located far away spatially. — synonyms: remote

Examples

  • “We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it.   She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers.   His distant look showed that he was not listening to me.”
  • “Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me.”

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