remotely

/ɹɪˈmoʊtli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

At a distance, far away.

Adverb

Examples

“We have an accommodation and an acceptance that people will work from home one to two days a week,” says McConnell. But some people work remotely more than others, and she’s empowered her management team to make decisions that work for their direct reports.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not much; scarcely; hardly.

Adverb

Examples

I'm not remotely in love with you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “remotely” mean?

At a distance, far away.

Is “remotely” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.