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
Even the UK feels it, if faintly: El Niño can tilt the odds towards a mild start and cold end to winter, though the links are loose.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Too often, it arrives over-mashed and under-seasoned — pale, pasty, faintly apologetic.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
Gingersnipes squinted at the faintly glowing forest, confused.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
