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Faintly

Verb / ˈfeɪntli: / Another word for faintly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a quiet and weak way; lacking strength or vigor.

Synonyms & similar words

weakly feebly softly gently dimly vaguely slightly palely subtly barely scarcely lightly indistinctly fuzzily blurrily hazily mistily nebulously unclearly

Example sentences

  1. The sound of the birds chirping outside was faintly heard in the classroom.
  2. She could faintly smell the scent of jasmine flowers in the air.
  3. The colors of the sunset were painted faintly in the sky.
  4. The old man spoke faintly as he was exhausted.
  5. The music from the concert could be faintly heard from the park.

Quotes

  • Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers. - Robert Green Ingersoll
  • We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. - Benjamin Franklin
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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