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vaguely

[veyg-lee] / ˈveɪg li /


ADVERB
indistinctly
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Expect a dark, deep and vaguely disturbing ride.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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

The regular return of this device lends the album a vaguely narcotic quality, inducing unwanted drowsiness in the listener.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

At first, I felt vaguely conspiratorial — like I was getting away with something.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I am vaguely aware of tinkling as the mirror disintegrates around us.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen