0
Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Sound remote vs sound distant

Hi

Do the following sentences carry the same meaning?

There's definitely something wrong with him. He sounds so remote these days.
There's definitely something wrong with him. He sounds so distant these days.
There's definitely something wrong with him. He sounds so aloof these days.

Thanks,

Tom
  

Top answer

"remote" and "distant" mean about the same. "aloof" has stronger connotations that he is setting himself up as superior.

— GPY

  • "remote" and "distant" mean about the same.
  • "aloof" has stronger connotations that he is setting himself up as superior.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
"remote" and "distant" mean about the same. "aloof" has stronger connotations that he is setting himself up as superior.
0

Related Questions