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

vaguely

adverb
 
/ˈveɪɡli/
 
/ˈveɪɡli/
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  1. in a way that is not detailed or exact
    • a vaguely worded statement
    • I can vaguely remember my first day at school.
  2. slightly
    • There was something vaguely familiar about her face.
    • He was vaguely aware of footsteps behind him.
    • The story is only vaguely amusing.
  3. in a way that shows that you are not paying attention or thinking clearly
    • He smiled vaguely, ignoring her questions.
    • ‘I’ll be in touch,’ she said vaguely.
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