distant

• Qualifie ce qui est éloigné dans l'espace ou dans le temps, ou ce qui est peu proche affectivement ou relationnellement.

Describes something that is far away in space or time.

1. Far away in spaceA2formal

   Located at a great distance in physical space.

   éloigné dans l'espace

   • The distant mountains were covered in snow.
   • She could see a distant ship on the horizon.
   • They traveled to a distant country for their vacation.

   Synonymesfarfar-offfarawayoutlyingremoteremovedseparated

   Antonymesadjacentclosenearnearby

2. Far away in timeB1formal

   Occurring or existing far in the past or future.

   éloigné dans le temps

   • In the distant past, dinosaurs roamed the earth.
   • He dreamed of a distant future where technology would solve all problems.
   • The event happened in the distant past, but it is still remembered.

   Synonymesfar-offfarawayremoteremoved

   Antonymescloseimmediateimminentnear

3. Unfriendly or aloofB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth or friendliness; emotionally detached.

   froid, distant

   • She seemed distant and uninterested in the conversation.
   • His distant manner made it hard to get to know him.
   • After the argument, he became cold and distant.

   Synonymesaloofcoldcooldetachedremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antonymesaffectionateapproachablecordialfriendlyintimatewarmwarmhearted