Word: Distinctively
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that clearly makes something different from others.
Synonyms: Interestingly, uniquely, characteristically
Antonyms: Indistinctively, similarly
Example 1: The artist painted the landscape distinctively, using vibrant colours that caught everyone’s attention.
Example 2: Her accent was distinctively British, making it easy to tell where she was from.
Example 3: The new product has a distinctively modern design that appeals to young customers.
Did you know that the root of the word "distinct" comes from the Latin word "distinctus," meaning 'to distinguish'? This reflects how the word has always related to the idea of differences and uniqueness!
"By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before." - Edwin Elliot
1. What does "distinctively" mean?
a) In a confusing way
b) In a way that shows differences
c) In a boring way
d) In a silent way
Answer: b) In a way that shows differences
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distinctively"?
a) Similarly
b) Uniquely
c) Commonly
d) Indistinctively
Answer: b) Uniquely
3. Which sentence uses "distinctively" correctly?
a) The cat walked distinctively across the room.
b) The flowers bloomed distinctively in the garden.
c) The turtle swam distinctively in the water.
d) The sound was heard distinctively around the town.
Answer: b) The flowers bloomed distinctively in the garden.
4. Which idiom means the same as "distinctively"?
a) Stand out distinctly
b) Same old song
c) Cut from the same cloth
d) A penny for your thoughts
Answer: a) Stand out distinctly
5. What is the opposite of "distinctively"?
a) Clearly
b) Indistinctively
c) Uniquely
d) Noticeably
Answer: b) Indistinctively
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