distantly

• Advérbio que significa 'de longe' ou 'de maneira afastada'. Pode se referir à distância física, ao distanciamento emocional ou a uma semelhança vaga.

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

1. From or at a distanceB2formal

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

   À distância

   • 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.

   Sinônimosafarfarremotely

   Antônimoscloselynearby

2. In a reserved or aloof mannerB2formal

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

   Com distanciamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoldlycoollyformallyremotelyreservedlystandoffishlystiffly

   Antônimosaffectionatelycloselyintimatelywarmly