faintly
adverb/ˈfeɪntli/
/ˈfeɪntli/
- in a way that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt
- She could faintly hear music playing.
- It smelled faintly of smoke.
- a faintly glowing fire
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- slightly; to a small degree
- He looked faintly embarrassed.
- The whole thing was faintly ridiculous.
- in a way that is not enthusiastic
- She smiled faintly.
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