faintly
Example Sentences
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The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Through a second tunnel dug by the Chileans, in the early morning of June 30, they heard Gil's voice faintly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
It glides by smoothly, and Ms. Mann’s lilting, melancholy songs are hypnotically lovely, but the characters’ anguish and psychological distress are only faintly sketched in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Only Katahdin, with its rocky upper slopes and startling muscularity, offers anything that looks faintly intimidating.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
