distinctly
Translation
distinctly, clearly
Examples
I distinctly remember locking the door.
I distinctly remember locking the door.
The two plans are distinctly different.
The two plans are distinctly different.
Grammar Patterns
distinctly ((verb)) to do sth. in a clear way I distinctly heard a noise.
distinctly ((adjective/adverb)) clearly or definitely The two ideas are distinctly different.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clearly, obviously, plainly; Antonyms: vaguely, unclearly
Etymology
From the adjective 'distinct' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Distinct' comes from Latin 'distinguere' (to distinguish).
Memory Tips
It means 'in a distinct way'. If you remember something 'distinctly', you remember it clearly, without any doubt.