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vaguely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈveɪɡli/

vaguely means: Without clear details, or only to a small degree.

adverb

NOT CLEARLYB2

Without clear details, or only to a small degree.

  • I vaguely remember her face.
  • The name sounded vaguely familiar.
  • He was only vaguely aware of what had happened.

Similar words: dimly, indistinctly

Opposites: clearly, distinctly

Common phrases: vaguely remember, vaguely familiar, vaguely aware

WITHOUT FOCUSC1

Without paying much attention or having a clear aim.

  • She nodded vaguely and kept reading.
  • He waved vaguely towards the door.
  • They stared vaguely into the distance while I spoke.

Similar words: absently, absent-mindedly

Opposites: attentively

Common phrases: wave vaguely, gesture vaguely, nod vaguely

Questions about vaguely

What does vaguely mean?

Without clear details, or only to a small degree.

What is vaguely in other languages?

Türkçe: belli belirsiz · Español: vagamente · Français: vaguement · Deutsch: vage · Italiano: vagamente · 日本語: ぼんやりと

How do you pronounce vaguely?

It is pronounced /ˈveɪɡli/.

How do you use vaguely in a sentence?

I vaguely remember her face. The name sounded vaguely familiar.

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