far-off
UK: ˌfɑːr ˈɒf | US: ˌfɑːr ˈɔːf
adj. distant in space or time
adj. remote or unlikely to occur
The word "far-off" is a compound adjective formed by combining "far" (from Old English feorr, meaning "distant") and "off" (from Old English of, meaning "away"). The fusion reflects a straightforward logical progression: "far" emphasizes physical or temporal distance, while "off" reinforces the sense of separation or remoteness. This compound structure has been used since Middle English to describe things that are both spatially and metaphorically distant.
They dreamed of traveling to far-off lands.
The memories of that far-off summer still lingered in her mind.
The village seemed far-off and isolated from modern life.
His far-off gaze suggested he was lost in thought.
The technology was once considered a far-off fantasy.