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Definition of faintly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

faintly

adverb
 
/ˈfeɪntli/
 
/ˈfeɪntli/
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  1. in a way that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt
    • She could faintly hear music playing.
    • It smelled faintly of smoke.
    • a faintly glowing fire
  2. slightly; to a small degree
    • He looked faintly embarrassed.
    • The whole thing was faintly ridiculous.
  3. in a way that is not enthusiastic
    • She smiled faintly.
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