distinctly
/dɪˈstɪŋktli/adverb
उच्चारण डिस्टिंक्ट्ली
स्पष्ट रूप से, साफ़-साफ़
Core word
- 1
clearly and in a way that is easy to see, hear, smell or remember
स्पष्ट रूप से, साफ़-साफ़
- I distinctly remember locking the door.
- Speak slowly and distinctly.
- I could distinctly hear someone singing in the next room.
+ 2 more examples
- He pronounced each word distinctly so everyone could understand.
- She distinctly said that the meeting would start at ten.
Synonyms clearly plainly audibly definitely
Opposite vaguely indistinctly faintly
- 2
used to emphasize that a particular quality is very noticeable
स्पष्टतः, निश्चित रूप से, बहुत ही
- The atmosphere at the meeting was distinctly cold.
- a distinctly Indian flavour
- The reply was distinctly unfriendly.
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- Rohan felt distinctly uncomfortable under their stares.
- The two answers are distinctly different from each other.
Synonyms markedly decidedly noticeably definitely
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
distinctly + verb (hear, see, remember)
With verbs of perception or memory, distinctly means clearly and without confusion.
देखने, सुनने या याद करने की क्रियाओं के साथ 'distinctly' का अर्थ स्पष्ट रूप से, बिना भ्रम के है।
- I distinctly heard someone knocking at the door.
- She distinctly remembers the day the results came.
distinctly + adjective (emphasis)
Before an adjective, it means very or noticeably, and is mostly used with negative or unexpected qualities.
विशेषण से पहले इसका अर्थ 'बहुत' या 'स्पष्ट रूप से' है, और यह प्रायः नकारात्मक या अप्रत्याशित गुणों के साथ आता है।
- The room felt distinctly cold.
- The food was distinctly average.
distinctly + comparative
It can also strengthen a comparative adjective, as in distinctly better.
यह comparative विशेषण को भी बल दे सकता है, जैसे distinctly better।
- Her second attempt was distinctly better.
position of distinctly
It usually goes before the main verb or before the adjective it modifies.
यह प्रायः मुख्य क्रिया या जिस विशेषण को modify करता है उससे पहले आता है।
- He distinctly said that the exam would be on Monday.
+Collocations 4
distinctly + verb
rememberhearseerecallsaystate
- I distinctly recall locking the door.
distinctly + adjective
differentuncomfortableoddcoolunhappyaverage
- The teacher looked distinctly uncomfortable.
can / could + distinctly
can hearcould seecould smellcan feel
- We could distinctly smell smoke.
distinctly + noticeable
audiblevisibleclearbetterworse
- The difference in quality was distinctly visible.
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- Radhika distinctly remembers the first day she walked into the college library.
राधिका को कॉलेज के पुस्तकालय में पहले दिन का प्रवेश स्पष्ट रूप से याद है।
- The announcement could be heard distinctly from the back row.
घोषणा पीछे की पंक्ति से स्पष्ट सुनाई दे रही थी।
- The meeting had a distinctly formal tone.
बैठक का स्वर स्पष्ट रूप से औपचारिक था।
- He felt distinctly unwell after the journey.
यात्रा के बाद वह स्पष्ट रूप से अस्वस्थ महसूस कर रहा था।
- The two twins are distinctly different in nature.
दोनों जुड़वाँ स्वभाव में स्पष्ट रूप से भिन्न हैं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all stress clearness or degree, but their uses differ.
ये adverbs स्पष्टता या मात्रा पर बल देते हैं, पर इनके प्रयोग भिन्न हैं।
Clearly (perception) or noticeably (degree).
स्पष्ट रूप से (अनुभव) या ध्यान देने योग्य मात्रा में।
- He distinctly said no.
In a way that is easy to understand or see; also obviously.
समझने या देखने में आसान ढंग से; साथ ही स्पष्टतः।
- She clearly explained the concept.
To a noticeable degree, used for changes.
ध्यान देने योग्य मात्रा में, परिवर्तनों के लिए।
- Prices rose markedly.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
clearly plainly audibly definitely markedly decidedly noticeably
Antonyms
vaguely indistinctly faintly
?Which word?
Do not confuse distinctly (clearly, noticeably) and distinctively (in a way that is typical of one person or thing and different from others).
Distinctly (स्पष्ट रूप से, साफ़ दिखने वाला) और distinctively (किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ की खास पहचान वाले ढंग से) में भ्रम न करें।