Definition of Distant

1. Adjective. Separated in space or coming from or going to a distance. "A distant telephone call"

Attributes: Distance
Also: Far
Similar to: Deep, Extreme, Far-flung, Long-distance, Nonadjacent, Out-of-town, Yon, Yonder
Antonyms: Close
Derivative terms: Distance

2. Adjective. Far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship. "Considerations entirely removed (or remote) from politics"
Exact synonyms: Remote
Similar to: Faraway, Loosely Knit, Removed, Ulterior
Antonyms: Close

3. Adjective. Remote in manner. "He was upstage with strangers"
Exact synonyms: Aloof, Upstage
Similar to: Reserved
Derivative terms: Aloofness, Distance

4. Adjective. Separate or apart in time. "The remote past or future"
Exact synonyms: Remote, Removed
Similar to: Far
Derivative terms: Distance, Distance, Remoteness

5. Adjective. Located far away spatially. "Remote stars"
Exact synonyms: Remote
Similar to: Far
Derivative terms: Distance, Remoteness

Definition of Distant

1. a. Separated; having an intervening space; at a distance; away.

Definition of Distant

1. far off or apart [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Distant

distal radioulnar joint
distal spiral septum
distal splenorenal shunt
distal surface of tooth
distal tibiofibular joint
distamycins
distance
distance
distanced
distances
distance ceptor
distance of virtual image
distance perception
distance vision
distancing
distant (current term)
distantly
distantness
distantnesses
distant flap
distaste
distasted
distasteful
distastefully
distastefulness
distastes
distasting
distaves
distelfink
distelfinks

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