faintly
word
Definition
In a way that is not strong, clear, or easy to notice; only slightly.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for sounds, smells, lights, or feelings that are barely noticeable. Common with verbs like 'hear faintly', 'smile faintly', 'see faintly'. More subtle than 'slightly'. Often implies something is almost absent.
Spanish: débilmente - levemente - tenuementePortuguese (BR): levemente - fracamente - vagamentePortuguese (PT): levemente - fracamente - vagamenteChinese (Simplified): 微弱地 - 隐约地 - 淡淡地Chinese (Traditional): 微弱地 - 隱約地 - 淡淡地Hindi: मंद रूप से - हल्के सेArabic: بهدوء - بضعف - بخفة
Example Sentences
I could faintly hear music from the next room.
basic
The sky was faintly pink at sunrise.
basic
She smiled faintly at the joke.
basic
You can faintly smell the flowers from here when the wind blows.
natural
His voice was only faintly angry, not really upset.
natural
The outline of the mountains could be seen faintly in the mist.
natural