Remotely (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In a remote manner; "when the measured speech of the chorus passes over into song the tones are, remotely but unmistakably, those taught by the orthodox liturgy".
Examples
- The manner in which the artist used musical motifs remotely echoed the rhythms of her homeland.
- Her influence, although remotely felt in the field of design, led to the emergence of a new style.
- In a very subtle way, his words remotely alluded to the famous novel, but none dared ask him about it.
- Without giving a direct answer, the politician remotely hinted at the possibility of a future election.
- The architect attempted to evoke the old style remotely, but his innovative approach clearly made the building stand out.
Meaning 2
To a remote degree; "it is remotely possible".
Examples
- It is remotely possible that they will meet again someday.
- The chances of winning the lottery are remotely connected to the number of tickets you buy.
- Their success is a result of their persistent efforts, rather than anything they've learned remotely from a self-help book.
- He thinks that success might be remotely linked to the amount of money you start out with.
- She doesn't think they would be remotely interested in an offer like that.