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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From Curiosity's position, the panorama looks downhill toward the crater floor, while the distant rim of Gale Crater is only faintly visible along the horizon.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
What about the faintly ludicrous figure of the foregoing 100-plus minutes was supposed to make me care about his moral compass?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
In fact, I’d argue that the fastest way to make a modest meal feel faintly restaurant-like is to serve not one bread, but two or three.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“No, sweetie…” She trails off, shrugging and smiling faintly at me.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
