distant

adjective
UK: /ˈdɪstənt/
US: /ˈdɪstənt/

  1. Far away in space or time.

    1. The stars are very distant. [ ] [ ]
    2. I could hear the distant sound of music coming from the town square. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not closely related to someone.

    1. He is a distant relative. [ ] [ ]
    2. My distant cousin moved to another country many years ago, and we rarely communicate. [ ] [ ]

  3. Not showing much emotion or interest.

    1. She seemed distant and cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the argument, he became distant and unwilling to engage in conversation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

far remote aloof reserved

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distant" in English means: Far away in space or time., Not closely related to someone., Not showing much emotion or interest..

The phonetic transcription of "distant" is /ˈdɪstənt/ in British English and /ˈdɪstənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distant": far, remote, aloof, reserved.

Example usage of "distant": "The stars are very distant.". More examples on the page.