adverb

remotely

Translation

from a distance, slightly, (not) at all

I can control the heating remotely.

I can control the heating from a distance.

I'm not remotely interested in football.

I'm not at all interested in football.

((verb)) remotely to do something from a distance Many people now work remotely.

not remotely ((adjective)) not at all (adjective) It's not remotely funny.

Synonyms: from a distance; (in negatives) at all

From the adjective 'remote' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.

Often used in negative sentences to add strong emphasis, meaning 'not even a little bit'.