faraway

UK: ˌfɑːr.əˈweɪ | US: ˌfɑːr.əˈweɪ

Definition

  1. adj. 1. distant in space or time

  2. adj. 2. dreamy or abstracted (e.g., a faraway look)

Structure
far <distant>away <at a distance>
Etymology

The word "faraway" is a compound of "far" (Old English feorr, meaning "distant") and "away" (Old English onweg, "on one’s way"). Both morphemes retain their original meanings, combining to emphasize physical or metaphorical distance. The term evolved naturally in Middle English to describe remoteness or a detached state of mind.

Examples

  1. She gazed at the faraway mountains, lost in thought.

  2. His voice sounded faraway, as if he were speaking through a tunnel.

  3. The story is set in a faraway land full of magic.

  4. There was a faraway look in her eyes during the meeting.

  5. They dreamed of traveling to faraway places someday.