faintly
Translation
faintly, slightly, weakly
Examples
I could faintly hear the music.
I could faintly hear the music.
She smiled faintly.
She smiled faintly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) to do (sth.) faintly She smiled faintly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slightly, weakly, dimly; Antonyms: clearly, strongly, brightly
Etymology
From the adjective 'faint' (weak, indistinct) plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine trying to see something in a 'faint light' – you can only see it 'faintly'.