How to use vaguely in a sentence

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• The band were banging out a vaguely recognisable version of the Star Spangled Banner.From the entry bang out
• The Bible vaguely describes the mark of Cain; it does not specify its exact nature.From the entry mark of Cain
• I had a semilucid dream in which I was vaguely aware that I was dreaming.From the entry semilucid
• That was the start of one of the longest, busiest weeks of shifts I can vaguely remember.2023 January 6, Maggie Keenan, “A night to remember and a morning I'll never (completely) forget”, in The Kingston Whig-Standard…. From the entry grizz
• I know nothing about vino nero, and have always vaguely thought it a tipple from Sicily.2015 April 22, Sam Jordison, quoting Jan Morris, “Jan Morris talks about Venice”, in The Guardian. From the entry tipple
• But is there some vaguely uncivilisable aspect of the Middle Eastern mind?2015 November 16, David Shariatmadari, “Isis hates Middle Eastern civilisation too”, in The Guardian. From the entry uncivilisable
• The kid was adorable with his sweet face and big blue eyes behind vaguely Harry Potteresque glasses.2015, Suzanne Brockmann, Free Fall, →ISBN. From the entry Harry Potteresque
• Imogens were middle-class Home Counties girls with long blonde hair and vaguely Bohemian mothers.2010, Kate Atkinson, Started Early, Took My Dog, Doubleday, →ISBN, pages 83–84. From the entry Imogen
• He looks vaguely charmed to meet a bona fide plebeian; a real-life breadliner.2009, Maria Roberts, Single Mother on the Verge. From the entry breadliner
• While the thought of a home urinal may seem vaguely “Animal House,” Mr.2007 January 25, Suzanne Gannon, “For the High-End Bathroom, Something Unexpected”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on…. From the entry designer
• The swash of the whirling blades reminds me vaguely of the noise conifers make.2003, Alfred Wohlpart, The Trail Home: Along the Pacific Crest, page 55. From the entry swash
• Before his turn, George lays aside his glasses with a vaguely Supermannish gesture of resolution and grit.2003, David Lipsky, Absolutely American: Four Years at West Point, Houghton Mifflin Company, →ISBN, pages 254–255. From the entry supermannish
• I'm severely nearsighted, so all I see is vaguely colored blobs.1999 March 15, Lacenlthrs [username], “Re: Fashion fetishes and BDSM”, in soc.subculture.bondage-bdsm (Usenet). From the entry waxplay
• The trees are vaguely familiar, closely resembling Monkey Puzzles and Norfolk Island Star Pines.1994, Vincenzo Costa, Dinosaur Safari Guide, Stillwater: Voyageur Press, →ISBN, page 146. From the entry Norfolk Island star pine
• It was vaguely felt that a clear perception of atomic realities would necessitate a complete intellectual revolution.1958 May 14, Christian de La Malène, Constantin Melnik, “Second Period (1949–1955): Atomic Weapons are Regarded as Facts whose Existence…. From the entry question mark
• This sand,” he said vaguely; then he said it again, viciously, “this sand.1951, James Jones, From Here to Eternity, New York, N.Y.: Charles Scribner’s Sons, page 742. From the entry wasnt
• This argument, vaguely political in nature, took place as often as the two men met.1934 October, George Orwell [pseudonym; Eric Arthur Blair], Burmese Days, New York, N.Y.: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, →OCLC…. From the entry topsy-turvy
• Many of them vaguely promise to deliver a complete technique within that time.1929, Tillman Breiseth, “Arias for Angels”, in North American Review, page 95. From the entry master class
• Jerry was aware, vaguely, that there was something surreptitious about it.1917 April, Jack London, chapter IV, in Jerry of the Islands, New York, N.Y.: The Macmillan Company, →OCLC, page 47. From the entry wrongness
• The something appeared vaguely to his imagination as a private secretaryship or a sinecure of some sort.1912 (date written), [George] Bernard Shaw, “Pygmalion. Sequel: What Happened Afterwards.”, in Androcles and the Lion, Overruled…. From the entry sinecure
• Many consider that the preparation of a vaguely labelled 'Strategic Option Appraisal Report' is simply another delaying tactic.2023 November 29, “Network News: Network Rail considers track rehabilitation plans on March-Wisbech line”, in RAIL, number 997, page 20. From the entry delaying tactic
• It’s also burnished by intriguing sense of vaguely dub-influenced space.2020 April 23, Alexis Petridis, “The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town review – their best new song in years”, in The Guardian. From the entry dub
• I might be kind of vaguely aromantic, honestly.2018, Kris Ripper, Every New Beginning. From the entry grayromantic
• Under vaguely defined and loosely enforced international law, the first person who claims sovereignty over terra nullius can have it.2017, Jamie Bartlett, chapter 8, in Radicals, William Heinemann, →ISBN. From the entry terra nullius
• He starts rambling on about his days as a roadie with some heavy-metal band I vaguely recall liking in eighth grade.2014 September 25, Alison Berkley Margo, “Princess: Taking the Lo road never felt so good”, in The Aspen Times. From the entry bumlike
• The sausage itself comes from Irvings Farm Fresh and is firm, with a vaguely mince-meaty scent and flavour.2010 August 7, Liane Faulder, “Edmonton goes to the dogs: Best in show frankfurters back in culinary spotlight”, in Edmonton Journal…. From the entry mince-meaty
• Matter of fact, I vaguely recall interviewing him at a public appearance at The New York Times Building on Wednesday evening.2009 November 14, George Vecsey, “In Assessing Agassi, the Title Tells It All”, in The New York Times. From the entry matter of fact
• Finish with the derby pie, which is this vaguely pecan-pie-like substance that is more chocolate-chippy in the middle and less cloying.2004 April 4, Dayton Daily News, page K4. From the entry chocolate-chippy
• I had only vaguely heard of Rosa Parks and Dr.2003, Hillary Rodham Clinton, “University of Life”, in Living History, →ISBN, →OCLC, pages 22–23. From the entry parks
• Ordered this since I hear vaguely good stuff about Alan Moore's Supreme, though the art is mostly ugly Liefeldian junk.2003 January 1, Carlos Hernandez, “Re: [COMICLIST] New Comic Book Releases List for 01/02/2003”, in rec.arts.comics.misc (Usenet). From the entry Liefeldian
• "When you are here," Martin cups the air vaguely in loose-handed gesture, "do you feel the freedom around you?1999, Irene Guilford, The Embrace: A Novel, →ISBN, page 129. From the entry loose-handed
• Furthermore, Superdad is widely congratulated for taking on his 'extra' responsibility while Supermom is vaguely condemned for losing her children's father.1994, Douglas M. Brown, Janice Peterson, editor, The Economic Status of Women Under Capitalism: Institutional Economics and Feminist…. From the entry superdad
• Its branching type and vaguely badious colour suggest a close relationship with B. spiralifera, which shares the same habitat.1977, Societas, Opera Botanica, Issues 41-45. From the entry badious
• But I had only vaguely heard of warakabra tigers.1973, Nicholas Guppy, A young man's journey, John Murray Publishers Ltd. From the entry warakabra
• America does vaguely feel a man making good as something analogous to a man being good or a man doing good.1925, Gilbert K. Chesterton, What I Saw in America, page 94. From the entry make good
• He was vaguely aware of unfamiliar surroundings.1922, Agatha Christie, “Chapter 16”, in The Secret Adversary. From the entry excruciating
• I looked about vaguely for my shoe-box.1903, Anne Story Allen, Merry Hearts: The Adventures of Two Bachelor Maids, page 11. From the entry parrotless
• Before my first elementary school dance, I vaguely remember my dad bullet pointing a list of body language a girl exhibits when she likes you.2015, John Forelli, One Woman Two Towers, →ISBN, page 48. From the entry bullet-point
• George's initial reaction to his assignments shows, he only vaguely comprehends what he is being asked to do, much less how to do it: “Founder!2012, Derek C. Maus, Unvarnishing Reality. From the entry faintful

Meaning of vaguely

1. adverb In a vague manner.
2. adverb Loosely; more or less; somewhat.

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Questions about vaguely in a sentence

How do you use vaguely in a sentence?

Vaguely is used as an adverb. For example: “He looked vaguely around the room, as if lost.”

What is a short sentence with vaguely?

“He was vaguely aware of unfamiliar surroundings.”

What does vaguely mean?

Vaguely means in a vague manner.