distinctively — in a way that is characteristic and distinguishable from others
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is characteristic and distinguishable from others
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
Korean meaning: 독특하게, 특징적으로, 구별되게
Korean pronunciation: 디**스팅**크티블리
Example Sentences
- His laugh is so distinctively loud that we can spot him in any crowd.
- The new perfume smells distinctively like my grandmother's garden.
- She dresses distinctively, always wearing mismatched socks as her signature style.
distinctively
ADVERB//dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli//
in a way that is characteristic and distinguishable from others
Her voice rose distinctively above the choir, instantly recognizable to everyone.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distinctivus' meaning 'distinguishing' or 'characteristic', derived from 'distinguere' (to separate, distinguish). The suffix '-ly' converts the adjective to an adverb form.
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📝Examples
“His laugh is so distinctively loud that we can spot him in any crowd.”
“The new perfume smells distinctively like my grandmother's garden.”
“She dresses distinctively, always wearing mismatched socks as her signature style.”
“The architecture of this building is distinctively modern compared to the surrounding classical structures.”
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