Faraway

/ˈfɑːrəˌweɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A distant place.
In the faraway, strange creatures roamed freely.
adjective
Located at a great distance.
She often dreamed of faraway lands and adventures.
Remote or distant in terms of time or place.
The faraway past holds many mysteries.
Emotionally distant; not close in feeling or connection.
His thoughts seemed faraway, as if he were lost in another world.

Etymology

The word 'faraway' is a compound of 'far' and 'away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

faraway lands
distant places, often used in a romantic or adventurous context.
dreaming faraway
lost in thoughts or fantasies about distant places or times.

Related Words

far
At a great distance.
away
To or at a distance from a particular place.

Slang Meanings

A term to describe an untouchable or inaccessible place.
He's off in faraway lands chasing his dreams.
Used to refer to someone who is emotionally or mentally distant.
She seems faraway today, like she's not really here with us.