remotely
Translation
remotely, from a distance, slightly
Examples
I can control the lights remotely.
I can control the lights remotely.
I'm not remotely interested in that.
I'm not remotely interested in that.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) remotely to do (sth.) from a distance I can work remotely.
not remotely ((adjective)) not at all I'm not remotely interested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distantly, slightly; Antonyms: closely, directly
Etymology
From 'remote' + '-ly'. 'Remote' comes from Latin 'remotus', meaning 'moved back'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'remote control', which operates from a distance.