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- Dictionaryvaguely/ˈveɪɡli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly: "he vaguely remembered talking to her once" Similar Opposite
- 2. slightly: "he looked vaguely familiar" Similar Opposite
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VAGUELY definition: 1. in a way that is not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. without giving many…. Learn more.
: somewhat or slightly. He's vaguely familiar with the area. … men on foot, dressed vaguely like janitors … A. L. Kennedy. b. : not clearly. There were grants, he explained vaguely, that had to be spent before the money went back to the federal government, so my main job was to buy lavish art books, as quickly as possible. Michael Blaine.
Define vaguely. vaguely synonyms, vaguely pronunciation, vaguely translation, English dictionary definition of vaguely. adj. vagu·er , vagu·est 1. Not clear in meaning or expression; inexplicit. See Synonyms at ambiguous. 2. Not thinking or expressing oneself clearly: "Most...
Vaguely definition: in a way that is unclear, imprecise, or uncertain. See examples of VAGUELY used in a sentence.
1. Vaguely means to some degree but not to a very large degree. 2. → See also vague.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Vaguely describes action that is unclear. If you vaguely recall meeting someone once before, you barely remember him or her, what you talked about, or even where you met. The adverb vaguely probably comes from the Latin word vagus, which means “wandering,” or “uncertain.”.
A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts: My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she puts things. Their report is studiously / deliberately vague on future economic prospects. Fewer examples. The rules are vague and open to interpretation.
Definition of vaguely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a. : not clearly defined, grasped, or understood : indistinct. only a vague notion of what's needed. also : slight. a vague hint of a thickening waistline. hasn't the vaguest idea. b. : not clearly felt or sensed : somewhat subconscious. a vague longing. 3. : not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely.
I vaguely remember him as the resident nerd. She vaguely recognized the blond boy. She thought she vaguely remembered seeing the farmer's market before. Vaguely, she heard someone on the porch and recognized the quick steps. He was vaguely familiar, his gaze intense.
