Meaning & use
vaguely
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In a way that is not clear, specific, or definite.
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He vaguely remembered meeting her at a party years ago.
The instructions were vaguely worded, leaving everyone confused.
A note on using this word
Often used to soften a statement, as in 'vaguely familiar' or 'vaguely uncomfortable,' suggesting a mild or uncertain degree.
Words with a similar meaning
indistinctlyhazily
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Words with an opposite meaning
preciselyclearly
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