faintly
Example Sentences
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The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Through a second tunnel dug by the Chileans, in the early morning of June 30, they heard Gil's voice faintly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
In fact, I’d argue that the fastest way to make a modest meal feel faintly restaurant-like is to serve not one bread, but two or three.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Even the UK feels it, if faintly: El Niño can tilt the odds towards a mild start and cold end to winter, though the links are loose.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
He thought he’d said it too faintly for Kamau to hear, but his brother slowly nodded.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
