VAGUELY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

vaguely

adverb

Definition of vaguely

as in slightly

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Recent Examples of vaguely Kusama’s talk of self-obliteration sounds vaguely Buddhist or Taoist. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 You could be tempted to completely change your wardrobe, routines and future goals simply because something feels ambiguous or vaguely off. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Maybe that’s why vermouth still feels vaguely stodgy to some of us. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Darwin knew of him vaguely, as Wallace had written to him once before. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vaguely

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaguely

Adverb

With Elliot Anderson asked to be the fulcrum of the team, the Argentine midfielder took up the slightly wide-on-the-right midfield position that City have been working on this season.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The lights on the flanks had slightly different temperature profiles.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of slightly

Adverb

Flock argues that its cameras, which are nominally intended to scan license plates, could help solve crimes and find missing persons.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
Before its founding, seven agencies nominally held responsibility for various elements of consumer protection, but none had it as a primary mission.

— Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of nominally

Adverb

The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
While the statements differed little from the chairman's prior remarks on inflation, markets took them as hawkish on rates and quickly priced in a strong possibility for a hike at the upcoming meeting.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of little

Adverb

In an economy where wages are anchored to what compute would cost to replicate human work, human labor becomes economically marginal—not worthless, but negligibly small relative to the overall pie.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
In other words, the chin contributes negligibly to resisting chewing forces.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Definition of negligibly

Adverb

Miller played decently during the Dolphins’ preseason finale and had some good moments during the final two weeks of training camp.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Cam Gill earned a pair of fumble recoveries, true, and had a decently productive preseason.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of decently

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