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faintly

/ˈfeɪnt.li/
faint · ly
Adjective:faint
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• adverb

1

In a way that is barely perceptible to the senses; indistinctly or softly.

Example

"The distant church bells rang faintly across the misty valley."

2

To a very small degree; slightly or somewhat.

Example

"She smiled faintly at the remark, though her attention remained on the book."

3

Without physical strength, vigor, or conviction; feebly.

Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, the traveler waved faintly from the porch."

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• Rhymes for faintly

• Nearby Words

faint
fainthearted
faintish
faintly
faintness
fair
fairgoer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'faint' (borrowed from Old French 'feint', past participle of 'feindre', meaning 'to feign or hesitate', ultimately from Latin 'fingere') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faintly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faintly
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