Distant: meaning, definitions and examples

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distant

[ ˈdɪstənt ]

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feeling

Far away in space or time. Remote in space or time.

Synonyms

far, far-off, remote

Examples of usage

The distant mountains looked blue in the afternoon light.
He could see a distant figure in the foggy distance.

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relationship

Not close or familiar. Emotionally detached or reserved.

Synonyms

aloof, cold, reserved

Examples of usage

They had a distant relationship, rarely speaking to each other.
She seemed distant and preoccupied during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "distant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distante

🇮🇳 दूरस्थ

🇩🇪 entfernt

🇮🇩 jauh

🇺🇦 віддалений

🇵🇱 odległy

🇯🇵 遠い (とおい)

🇫🇷 lointain

🇪🇸 distante

🇹🇷 uzak

🇰🇷 먼

🇸🇦 بعيد

🇨🇿 vzdálený

🇸🇰 vzdialený

🇨🇳 遥远的 (yáoyuǎn de)

🇸🇮 oddaljen

🇮🇸 fjarlægur

🇰🇿 алыс

🇬🇪 შორეული

🇦🇿 uzaq

🇲🇽 distante

Word origin

The word 'distant' originated from the Latin word 'distans', which is the present participle of 'distantare', meaning 'to stand apart'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something far away in space or time. Over the years, 'distant' has evolved to also describe emotional detachment or reserve in relationships.