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Definitions

distant

[dis-tuhnt] / ˈdɪs tənt /
ADJECTIVE
faraway
Synonyms
STRONGEST
far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded
WEAK
a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered telescopic unapproachable ways wide of yonder
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approachable mingling public
WEAK
adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm
ADJECTIVE
aloof
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogant cold remote
WEAK
ceremonious cool formal haughty insociable laid back modest offish on ice proud put on airs reserved restrained reticent retiring shy solitary standoff standoffish stiff stuck-up unapproachable uncompanionable unconcerned unfriendly unsociable uppity withdrawn
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendly warm
WEAK
adjacent close kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic

Example Sentences

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“On distant islands in the South Atlantic young men are fighting for Britain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

At highway speeds, the BBS’s inner peace is intruded upon only by the distant drumming of the vast wheels and tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, Google researchers have published a white paper indicating that Q-Day—the point where quantum computers can crack the encryption protecting much of the world’s data—isn’t a distant threat.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Light from extremely distant objects such as J0100+2802 has been stretched into infrared wavelengths due to the expansion of the universe.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

“To be the bearer of such joyfully anticipated correspondence! To bring warm greetings from distant friends and deliver long-awaited news of family...long-awaited...news...family...”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood