distinctive

adjective
UK: /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/
US: /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

  1. Easy to recognize because it is different from other things.

    1. She has a very distinctive voice that everyone knows.
    2. The distinctive aroma of the bakery wafted down the street, enticing passersby.

  2. Having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to notice.

    1. This cheese has a distinctive flavor.
    2. The building's distinctive architecture made it a landmark in the city skyline.

Synonyms

typical unique individual special characteristic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distinctive" in English means: Easy to recognize because it is different from other things., Having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to notice..

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

Synonyms for "distinctive": typical, unique, individual, special, characteristic.

Example usage of "distinctive": "She has a very distinctive voice that everyone knows.". More examples on the page.