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vaguely

[veyg-lee] / ˈveɪg li /


ADVERB
indistinctly
Synonyms


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Expect a dark, deep and vaguely disturbing ride.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Swarbrick, who bought the book after seeing it on this forum, said he vaguely remembered the prize draw, but could not recall the exact details or any communication with the publishers after buying the book.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Then there are characters I only vaguely recognize, some I feel real fondness toward but no present desire for, all those Labubus of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

And a Sherlock who only vaguely resembles the hero of the canonical 56 stories and four novels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The thought was passing vaguely through her mind, “What would he think?”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin