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Definition vaguely in British English

vaguely adverb

adverb
/ˈveɪɡli/
1

in a way that is not clear

Example

He vaguely remembered his mother talking about it.

Example

a vaguely worded statement of regret

Example

The interview made him look vaguely ridiculous.

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3

in a way that shows you are not paying attention

Example

'How was it?' he asked vaguely, absorbed in his own thoughts.

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Definition vaguely in British English