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Faintly Meaning in English

word

ˈfeɪntɫi
FAYNT-lee
fˈeɪntli
FAYNT-lee

释义

In a way that is not strong, clear, or easy to notice; only slightly.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

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