faraway

adjective
UK: /ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/
US: /ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/

  1. At a great distance; distant.

    1. The faraway hills looked blue.
    2. She dreamed of a faraway land where she could finally be free from all of the noise.

  2. Seeming distant or dreamy; lost in thought.

    1. He had a faraway look in his eyes.
    2. The musician's faraway expression suggested he was somewhere else, maybe a stage.

Synonyms

distant far-off remote
faraway adverb

  1. To a great distance.

    1. The sound carried faraway.
    2. Her voice trailed faraway, lost in the wind and the vast expanse of the plains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "faraway" in English means: At a great distance; distant., Seeming distant or dreamy; lost in thought..

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

Synonyms for "faraway": distant, far-off, remote.

Example usage of "faraway": "The faraway hills looked blue. ". More examples on the page.