vaguely

American  

[veyg-lee] / ˈveɪg li /

adverb

1. in a way that is unclear, imprecise, or uncertain: The sound was vaguely familiar, but she couldn't identify it.

   They've been talking vaguely about maybe buying a house there one of these days.

   The sound was vaguely familiar, but she couldn't identify it.

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Other Word Forms

• unvaguely adverb

Etymology

Origin of vaguely

vague ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Expect a dark, deep and vaguely disturbing ride.

From MarketWatch

“Ahem,” comes a salty, southern-tinged, vaguely familiar voice from behind me.

From Literature

In the event, the US president described them as "friends" and vaguely praised Tokyo for "really stepping up to the plate".

From BBC

Swarbrick, who bought the book after seeing it on this forum, said he vaguely remembered the prize draw, but could not recall the exact details or any communication with the publishers after buying the book.

From BBC

Anything that’s old, spoiled, crusted over, or vaguely suspect can go — no second-guessing required.

From Salon