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vaguely
Universal Words
adverb
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.
