distinctly

/dɪˈstɪŋktli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is clear and easy to see, hear, or understand.
    • She spoke so softly that I could not distinctly hear what she said.
    • The mountain peak was distinctly visible against the bright blue sky.
    • He distinctly remembers locking the front door before leaving.
  2. In a way that is clearly different or separate from others.
    • Each of the twins has a distinctly different personality.
    • Her voice has a distinctly cheerful tone that makes everyone smile.
    • The two paintings are distinctly different in style and color.
  3. Used to emphasize a particular quality or feeling.
    • The room had a distinctly musty smell, as if it had been closed for years.
    • After the long hike, I felt distinctly tired and hungry.
    • The soup was distinctly salty, almost too much to eat.