vaguely

[US]/'veigli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a way that is unclear or not clearly defined; in a way that lacks detail or precision; in a way that shows a lack of focus or attention; in a way that shows a lack of emotion or expression; in a way that shows a lack of interest or involvement;

Example Sentences

I felt vaguely uneasy.

he was heavy, grubby, and vaguely disreputable.

There was a sweetish smell, vaguely reminiscent of coffee.

He had a vaguely disreputable appearance.

He gestured vaguely towards the house.

He vaguely registered that the women had gone.

She felt vaguely flattered at the suggestion.

The name sounded vaguely familiar to her.

I can still vaguely recall being taken to the hospital.

He had talked vaguely of going to work abroad.

we were trying to fix up the house so that it became vaguely comfortable.

this vaguely uplifting conclusion is out of key with the body of his book.

her robes were vaguely reminiscent of military dress.

She looked vaguely around her and said:“I think I’m lost.”

Most were adamantly prochoice and antigun and were vaguely suspicious of deep religious sentiment.

Bank Notes business card printing and membership card. 2. rotogravure-it looks vaguely mesh point and proto-like, continum.

With royal blood yet rough experience, he formed a hippish attitude towards life and a twisted idea of women .He is a vaguely moral character who is obliged to act by the cruel reality.

Real-world Examples

This particular Irish banking crisis might seem vaguely familiar, but only vaguely.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Yes, I vaguely recall the incessant media coverage.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

" Aha, " he said vaguely. " We've won."

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" I was vaguely told that something was wrong."

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

" Oh, " said Falyse vaguely. " Oh, good" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

" Eh" ? Janos Slynt blinked vaguely at Tyrion.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

I vaguely remember soldiers riding on tanks.

Source: PBS Interview Social Series

Trump and Kim signed a vaguely worded agreement.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

His smile is rueful, but he looks vaguely disappointed.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

" Don t be silly, said Hermione vaguely, Harry's liked her for ages, haven't you, Harry? "

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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