Definitions for vaguely
vague·ly

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1. vaguely, mistilyadverb

   in a vague way

   "he looked vaguely familiar"; "he explained it somewhat mistily"

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1. vaguelyadverb

   In a vague manner.

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1. vaguely

   Vaguely is an adverb that typically means in a way that is uncertain, indistinct or unclear. It can refer to something not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided. In a broader sense, it can also mean something done without complete knowledge, understanding, or awareness.

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1. Vaguelyadverb

   in a vague manner

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce vaguely?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say vaguely in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of vaguely in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of vaguely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of vaguely in a Sentence

1. Henry Lieberman:

   It becomes creepy or bizarre, like a monster in a movie that has vaguely human features.

2. Chuck Hoskin:

   Using a DNA test to lay claim to any connection to the Cherokee Nation or any tribal nation, even vaguely, is inappropriate and wrong.

3. Rodney Lincoln:

   I wasn’t really her boyfriend, we dated a few times. That relationship was strictly sexual. I vaguely remembered the last time I saw her. But I do remember that she was a very kind person. She was a loving mother, that was certain. I just couldn’t believe what had happened at the time. I still find it hard to believe. But I also couldn’t figure out how I was chosen. For a while, I lost all hope.

4. Stephen Galloway:

   The results can be gigantic, it allows ATF and local law enforcement to pinpoint who the shooters may be. And what I mean by that is, you may have multiple crime scenes where eyewitnesses are giving you information that vaguely matches. NIBIN is now telling you for sure that these crime scenes are connected.

5. Greg Proops:

   I understand that smoking is vaguely inappropriate in certain situations. You know, like an orphanage, cancer ward, whatever.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vaguely
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vaguely
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaguely
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=vaguely