adjective

1. having a gap or space between; separated
2. widely separated; far apart or far away in space or time
3. at a measured interval; away a town 100 miles distant
4. far apart in relationship; remote a distant cousin
5. cool in manner; aloof; reserved
6. from or at a distance a distant sound
7. faraway or dreamy a distant look

Etymology: ME distaunt < L distans: see distance