faint
adjective
lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc..
faintly
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a word derived from
faint.
Example Sentences
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The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Through a second tunnel dug by the Chileans, in the early morning of June 30, they heard Gil's voice faintly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
From an 11-story-high catwalk atop the coal unit, the view included power lines and Houston’s skyline faintly visible 25 miles away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
He released her slim, long fingers, passed through the spacious apartment to the living room, which smelled faintly of last night’s cigarettes.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
