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nebulously

/ˈnɛbjələsli/
neb · u · lous · ly
Adjective:nebulous
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• adverb

1

In a vague, indistinct, or ill-defined manner, lacking clear structure or precise boundaries.

Example

"The committee's long-term objectives were so nebulously defined that members struggled to agree on an initial action plan."

2

In the form of a cloud, mist, or astronomical nebula; with a hazy or diffused appearance.

Example

"Through the telescope, the distant star cluster glowed nebulously against the dark expanse of space."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'nebulous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Nebulous' comes from the Latin 'nebulosus' (misty, cloudy), from 'nebula' meaning 'mist', 'vapor', or 'cloud'.

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