vaguely

[ veyg-lee ]

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.

Other Words From

• un·vague·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaguely¹

vague ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Since then, similar contests have attracted crowds of young people hoping to get a glimpse of someone who vaguely resembles Harry Styles, Dev Patel or Paul Mescal.

From BBC

Asked if Trump brought up his previous comments when the pair met for dinner in New York in September, Lammy said: "Not even vaguely."

From BBC

They said they were only vaguely aware of the U.S. presidential election — which was a just few days away — and their role in it.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservative MP Neil O'Brien has set out a list of policies to make Britain "vaguely civilised again" including "large and instant fines" for passengers playing music on public transport and a "crackdown on spitting".

From BBC

Both candidates have vaguely pledged to protect the program, but neither has shared a detailed plan for doing so.

From Salon