NYT Dictionary

VAGUELY

/ˈveɪɡli/
AdverbVAGUE-lyvague-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

In a vague manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English vague Middle English -ly English -ly English vaguely From vague + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mistilyaimlesslybroadlychaoticallygenerallyindefinitelyabsentlyambiguouslyanarchicallyconfusedly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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