vaguely

vague-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear.

  2. 2.

    In an approximate or imprecise manner.

  3. 3.

    Slightly; to some degree.

  4. 4.

    In an unfocused or absent-minded way.

Related words

Antonyms: clearly, definitely, precisely
See also: vague, vagueness
Synonyms: hazily, indistinctly, roughly, somewhat

Etymology

From Latin vagus (wandering, uncertain), with English adverbial suffix -ly.