vaguely
UK/ˈveɪɡli/US/'veigli/
C1
Definitions
adv.
In a way that is unclear or imprecise; slightly, faintly
含糊地，模糊地；隐约地，稍微地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvaguego, walk, advance
+
-lyin the manner of
=vaguely
vague + -ly (in the manner of) = in a vague, drifting way. Often weakened to 'slightly': 'vaguely familiar' = faintly, just a little.
Example Sentences
- 1.
His face looked vaguely familiar, but I couldn't place him.
- 2.
She waved vaguely toward the back of the room.