Vaguely

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪɡli/

Definitions of vaguely

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate a lack of detail or clarity

Example Sentences

A1 She vaguely remembered the way to the park.

A2 He vaguely mentioned his upcoming trip.

B1 The instructions were only vaguely explained.

B2 The suspect vaguely described the person he saw.

C1 The details of the contract were only vaguely outlined.

C2 She vaguely recalled the events of that day.

Examples of vaguely in a Sentence

formal The instructions were only vaguely mentioned during the meeting.

informal I vaguely remember seeing her at the party last night.

slang I kinda vaguely recall what happened at the concert.

figurative Her memory of the event was vaguely like a distant dream.

Grammatical Forms of vaguely

• past tense: vaguely
• plural: vaguely
• comparative: more vaguely
• superlative: most vaguely
• present tense: vaguely
• future tense: will vaguely
• perfect tense: have vaguely
• continuous tense: is vaguely
• singular: vaguely
• positive degree: vaguely
• infinitive: to vaguely
• gerund: vaguely
• participle: vaguely

Origin and Evolution of vaguely

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vaguely' originated from the Latin word 'vagus' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'vaguely' has come to mean 'in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear' in English language usage.