Definitions of distant:

  • adjective:   far distant in space
    Example: "Distant lands"
  • adjective:   far distant in time
    Example: "Distant events"
  • adjective:   separated in space or time or coming from or going to a distance
    Example: "The distant past"
  • adjective:   far apart in relevance or relationship
    Example: "A distant cousin"
  • adjective:   remote in manner
    Example: "A distant smile"