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distantly
Variant of distant
adjective
- having a gap or space between; separated
- widely separated; far apart or far away in space or time
- at a measured interval; away: a town 100 miles distant
- far apart in relationship; remote: a distant cousin
- cool in manner; aloof; reserved
- from or at a distance: a distant sound
- faraway or dreamy: a distant look
Related Forms:
- distantly adverb
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