distantly

An adverb meaning 'from a distance' or 'in a remote manner.' It can refer to physical distance, emotional detachment, or a vague resemblance.

ruНаречие, означающее 'с расстояния' или 'отдалённым образом'. Может относиться к физическому расстоянию, эмоциональной отстранённости или смутному сходству.esAdverbio que significa 'a distancia' o 'de manera remota'. Puede referirse a la distancia física, a la indiferencia emocional o a un parecido vago o lejano.frAdverbe signifiant « à distance » ou « de manière éloignée ». Peut se rapporter à une distance physique, à un détachement émotionnel ou à une ressemblance vague.deAdverb, das 'aus der Ferne' oder 'auf entfernte Weise' bedeutet. Es kann sich auf räumliche Entfernung, emotionale Distanz oder eine vage Ähnlichkeit beziehen.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de longe' ou 'de maneira afastada'. Pode se referir à distância física, ao distanciamento emocional ou a uma semelhança vaga.zh副词，表示“从远处”或“以疏远的方式”。可用于描述物理距离、情感上的疏离，或模糊的相似性。arظرف يعني 'من مسافة بعيدة' أو 'بطريقة بعيدة أو منفصلة'. يُستعمل للدلالة على البعد المكاني، أو الانفصال العاطفي والفتور، أو الشبه الباهت غير الواضح.

1. From or at a distance B2 formal

   In a way that is far away in space or time; not close.

   • She could hear the sound of thunder distantly.
   • The mountains were visible distantly on the horizon.
   • He remembered the event only distantly, as if it happened long ago.

   ruОтдалённоesdistante, a distanciafrà distance, de loindeIn der FerneptÀ distânciazh遥远地arبُعْدًا

   Synonyms: afarfarremotely

   Antonyms: closelynearby

2. In a reserved or aloof manner B2 formal

   In a way that shows emotional detachment or lack of warmth.

   • She smiled distantly, not really engaging in the conversation.
   • He spoke distantly about his childhood, as if it belonged to someone else.
   • They nodded distantly, avoiding eye contact.

   ruОтстранённоesDe manera distante o fríafrde manière distantedeDistanziertptCom distanciamentozh冷淡地arببرود وتباعد

   Synonyms: coldlycoollyformallyremotelyreservedlystandoffishlystiffly

   Antonyms: affectionatelycloselyintimatelywarmly

• more distantly comparative form
• most distantly superlative form