indistinctly
Translation
unclearly, vaguely, faintly
Examples
He spoke indistinctly, so I couldn't understand him.
He spoke indistinctly, so I couldn't understand him.
I can indistinctly remember my first day at school.
I can indistinctly remember my first day at school.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) indistinctly to do something in an unclear way He spoke indistinctly, so I couldn't understand him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unclearly, vaguely, faintly; Antonyms: distinctly, clearly, sharply
Etymology
From 'indistinct' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. So, 'in an indistinct manner'.
Memory Tips
This describes an action done in an 'indistinct' way. If you mumble, you speak 'indistinctly'.