: in a vague way: such as
a
: somewhat or slightly
He's vaguely familiar with the area.
… men on foot, dressed vaguely like janitors …—
A. L. Kennedy
A. L. Kennedy
b
: not clearly
There were grants, he explained vaguely, that had to be spent before the money went back to the federal government, so my main job was to buy lavish art books, as quickly as possible.—Michael Blaine
Michael BlaineWhere once the city was a battleground for two main militias … now at least five militias claim vaguely defined pockets as their own.—Jeffrey Bartholet
Jeffrey BartholetI've always believed closers are like girlfriends: You remember the great ones, you remember the awful ones and you vaguely remember everyone in between. (You could say the same about hockey goalies and field goal kickers.)—Bill Simmons
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The 65-year-old may have downsized in recent years, but his current rocker shag is still vaguely reminiscent of its '80s glory.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
In response, Trump has tried to walk a fine line on the issue, in part by dodging questions or answering them vaguely.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Take a look at Latto vaguely addressing a relationship with 21 Savage, and also give Sugar Honey Iced Tea a listen below.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Aug. 2024
The Dog Days of summer—vaguely from mid-July through mid-August, depending on who does the counting—may not seem like much of an Oscar crucible.
—Michael Cieply, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
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John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
In response, Trump has tried to walk a fine line on the issue, in part by dodging questions or answering them vaguely.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024
Take a look at Latto vaguely addressing a relationship with 21 Savage, and also give Sugar Honey Iced Tea a listen below.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Aug. 2024
The Dog Days of summer—vaguely from mid-July through mid-August, depending on who does the counting—may not seem like much of an Oscar crucible.
—Michael Cieply, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2024
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“Vaguely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaguely. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
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