Definition of the word vaguely

Pronunciation of vocabulary vaguely

vaguelyadverb

mơ hồ

/ˈveɪɡli//ˈveɪɡli/

Origin of the word vaguely

"Vaguely" originates from the Latin word "vagus," meaning "wandering" or "uncertain." This term transitioned into the Old French "vague," which carried similar connotations. By the 16th century, "vague" entered English, and "vaguely" emerged as its adverbial form. The word's etymology reflects its meaning, evoking a sense of uncertainty, haziness, or a lack of clear definition, much like something that wanders aimlessly or is ill-defined.

Vocabulary summary vaguely

typeadverb

meaningvaguely (in a way that one cannot specify)

meaningapproximately, roughly, roughly, approximately

meaningcarelessly, absent-mindedly, thoughtlessly

Example of vocabulary vaguelynamespace

meaning

in a way that is not detailed or exact

theo một cách không chi tiết hoặc chính xác

  • a vaguely worded statement

    một lời tuyên bố mơ hồ

  • I can vaguely remember my first day at school.

    Tôi có thể mơ hồ nhớ lại ngày đầu tiên đến trường.

meaning

slightly

nhẹ nhàng

  • There was something vaguely familiar about her face.

    Có điều gì đó mơ hồ quen thuộc trên khuôn mặt cô ấy.

  • He was vaguely aware of footsteps behind him.

    Anh mơ hồ nhận thấy có tiếng bước chân phía sau mình.

  • The story is only vaguely amusing.

    Câu chuyện chỉ mang tính chất hài hước một cách mơ hồ.

meaning

in a way that shows that you are not paying attention or thinking clearly

theo cách đó cho thấy rằng bạn không chú ý hoặc suy nghĩ rõ ràng

  • He smiled vaguely, ignoring her questions.

    Anh mỉm cười mơ hồ, phớt lờ câu hỏi của cô.

  • ‘I’ll be in touch,’ she said vaguely.

    “Tôi sẽ liên lạc,” cô nói mơ hồ.

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