Distant

Word DISTANT
Character 7
Hyphenation dis tant
Pronunciations /ˈdɪstənt/

Definitions and meanings of "Distant"

What do we mean by distant?

Separate or apart in space. adjective

Far removed; remote. adjective

Coming from or going to a distance. adjective

Far removed or apart in time. adjective

Far apart in relationship. adjective

Minimally similar. adjective

Far removed mentally. adjective

Aloof or chilly. adjective

To keep separate; distinguish.

Standing or being apart from a given point or place; situated at a different point in space, or, by extension, in time; separated by a distance: as, a point a line or a hair's-breadth distant from another; Saturn is estimated to be about 880,000,000 miles distant from the sun.

Remote; far off or far apart in space, time, connection, prospect, kind, degree, sound, etc.: as, distant stars; a distant period; distant relatives; a distant hope; a distant resemblance.

Specifically

In entomology: Thinly placed or scattered: as, distant punctures, striæ, spines, etc.: opposed to close, contiguous, etc.

Widely separated, or more separated than usual: opposed to approximate: as, distant eyes (widely separated at the base); distant legs or antennæ.

Separated by an incisure or joint, as the head and thorax of a beetle.

Indirect; not obvious or plain.

Not cordial or familiar; characterized by haughtiness, coldness, or reserve; cool; reserved; shy: as, distant manners.

Synonyms Removed. Cool, cold, haughty, frigid.

Separated; having an intervening space; at a distance; away. adjective

Far off (physically, logically or mentally).

Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.

When your friend won't talk to you as much or laugh at your jokes. Urban Dictionary

1). Being far away 2). Being emotionally detachted, not responsive. Urban Dictionary

If you go distant you don’t join ps4 parties for at least one week after getting terrored Urban Dictionary

Alternative expression for the 60s-70s "far out!" meaning "excellent!" Urban Dictionary

A person who you feel drawn towards and have a strong appreciation for but nevertheless you are satisfied with your distant and perhaps non-existent relationship. Urban Dictionary

A writer who was born in one country and had to leave her motherland for certain reasons and became a citizen of another one and writes about the people, culture etc. of her original country with the help of her imagination. Urban Dictionary

When an individual has physical attributes that are normally celebrated; slim waste, thick hair, proportiante face; things that are visible from a distance, but when one approaches this individual at a closer distance, the less attractive qualities are uncovered; facial acne, halitosis, annoying voice. Urban Dictionary

When you either are too afraid to show your emotions or are afraid to commit to anything. Urban Dictionary

An incredible collaboration album by Nas and Damian Marley. It combines Marley's reggae fusion style with Nas' phenomenal rap skills. The content is very intelligent and meaningful. Most of it is about the struggles of Africa but it does not end there. The two musicians touch on injustices which the entire world has to endure, especially in the song "Patience". "Pay no mind to the youths, cause it's not like the future depends on it. But save the animals in the zoo, because the chimpanzee's dem a make big money."- Damian Marley. (There are so many other lines I could have chosen to illustrate the lyrical genius of this album) Urban Dictionary

Fair game. When a distant cousin is uber hot and do-able. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Distant

The word "distant" in example sentences

To one who charges me with being a distant relative of the chimpanzee, I give the reply of Henry Ward Beecher: 'I don't care how _far distant_.'" ❋ George W. Bain (N/A)

"I hate the phrase distant third," Mr. Fager said. ❋ Christopher S. Stewart (2011)

Real reporters. not “techno sycophants” whose first job was at MacWeek, PCWeek or InfoWorld manage to remain distant from the subject of their stories. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He paused for a minute, his expression distant and thoughtful. ❋ Patricia Cornwell (1994)

Mr. ZABIHULLAH�MUJAHED (Spokesman, Taliban): (Foreign language spoken) LAWRENCE: Speaking with NPR by phone this morning, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah�Mujahed said that one of the men was killed and that the body, along with the surviving serviceman, are now in what he called a distant, safe location inside Afghanistan. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"We're captives to the tyranny of what I call the distant depth, and there is no human access to the site of the spill," said Coast Guard Adm. Thad W. Allen, the coordinating commander of a response that includes nearly 8,500 personnel and 260 vessels. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The medical effect of alcohol and marijuana, it ` s what we call distant inhibition. ❋ Unknown (2008)

You know, they're trained not only in camps, but it appears to me that the tapes were used for what we call distant learning. ❋ Unknown (2002)

She looked relaxed, her expression distant, almost disinterested. ❋ Reed Arvin (2000)

The -- some of the distant relatives, what he calls distant relatives in Miami and their supporters, produced what they said was an affidavit. ❋ Unknown (2000)

However, even the term distant healing is actually a misnomer, according to Dr. Larry Dossey, the world’s most prominent author on the subject of the power of prayer. ❋ M.D. Dharma Singh Khalsa (2001)

Certainly, whatever Mr Adams asserts should be assumed to be distant from the truth; but it is sad to see Ham Fish IV's son fall so far from the tree. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The steady illumination of his qenius, dim only because distant, is like the faint but satisfying light of the stars compared with the dazzling but ineffectual and short-lived blaze of candles. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And this is just one case — some Israeli groups have raised broader questions about the legality of other parts of Ofra, which is distant from the Green Line between the West Bank and Israel and is connected to Jerusalem by a road built for Israeli settlers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Or you may get the most incredible response from a friend, a total stranger, readers in distant parts of the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[jashianti] was being very [distant] today, she's probably still mad [about last night] ❋ Yeet Lmao (2018)

[France] sure is [distant] from the US. [Kate] was quite distant to Andy the day before they broke up. ❋ Brookie (2005)

He went [distant] after getting [bullied] in the [mic] ❋ Crusty2savv (2018)

Friend: [I just] [won] in [my game]! You:Distant, man! ❋ Quotable D (2019)

The guy at my [bus stop] is my [distant admirer], [dang], he always looks so cute. ❋ Sophadelic (2014)

So, the manner of trying to imagine and describe about [the motherland] and its people deserves [esteem]. I think that we should coin a new term, i.e. “[distant-author]” and add it to Lahiri’s name since she, being a part of another country, has taken the help of ‘imagination’ and depicted her India the way she has wanted to; the writer must have every possible right to paint the world the way he/she thinks appropriate. ❋ Rajeeb2014 (2013)

Dude Jim, I was [really excited] when Todd was about to introduce me to his cousin, but when she walked closer from hot topic, I realized the girl was totally [distant hot] once she started talking and I saw that [spacious] gap between her teeth ❋ LMONEY05 (2010)

[I’m sorry] but i can’t [do this], I’m [emotionally distant]. ❋ 123momimnotfine (2018)

[Distant relatives] is probably one of the best [collaboration] albums of [all time]. ❋ Stefff3737 (2011)

[No dude], [it's cool]. She's a [distant cousin]. ❋ Skylark Batholomue (2005)

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