distinctly
Translation
distinctly, clearly, noticeably
Examples
I distinctly remember telling you.
I distinctly remember telling you.
The atmosphere was distinctly unfriendly.
The atmosphere was distinctly unfriendly.
Grammar Patterns
distinctly ((verb)) clearly (verb) I distinctly remember her face.
distinctly ((adjective)) noticeably (adjective) The room was distinctly cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clearly, obviously, noticeably; Antonyms: vaguely, unclearly
Etymology
Adverb form of 'distinct', from Latin 'distinctus'.
Memory Tips
When you can hear or see something 'distinctly', it is separate and clear from background noise or blur.