distant
Translation
distant, remote, aloof
Examples
We saw a distant light in the dark.
We saw a distant light in the dark.
He is a distant relative of mine.
He is a distant relative of mine.
She seemed cold and distant.
She seemed cold and distant.
Grammar Patterns
a distant ((noun)) We saw a distant ship on the horizon.
((sb./sth.)) is distant ((from sth.)) The village is distant from the main road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remote, far, aloof; Antonyms: close, near, friendly
Etymology
From Latin `distans`, the present participle of `distare` 'to stand apart.' It's the adjective form of distance.
Memory Tips
It's the adjective form of 'distance.' If there's a large distance, something is distant.