adv
Uncommon
vaguely
VAYG-lee
Vaguely (adv) means In a vague or unclear way; without precise detail. Example: “He vaguely remembered meeting her at a party years ago.”
adv
1
In a vague or unclear way; without precise detail.
"He vaguely remembered meeting her at a party years ago."
2
To a slight or uncertain degree; somewhat.
"The plan sounded vaguely familiar, though she couldn't place it."
How to use vaguely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot clearly, or only slightly — used to soften how sure you are about something.
Common pairings
vaguely familiar
vaguely aware
vaguely remember
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- Comparative
- more vaguely
- Superlative
- most vaguely
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What does “vaguely” mean?
The word “vaguely” means in a vague or unclear way; without precise detail. In plain terms, not clearly, or only slightly — used to soften how sure you are about something.
How do you pronounce “vaguely”?
“Vaguely” is pronounced VAYG-lee (/ˈveɪɡli/ in IPA).
How do you use “vaguely” in a sentence?
Here is “vaguely” used in a sentence: “He vaguely remembered meeting her at a party years ago.”
What part of speech is “vaguely”?
“Vaguely” is an adverb.
Is “vaguely” a common word?
“Vaguely” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “vaguely” have?
“Vaguely” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a vague or unclear way; without precise detail.
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