Faintly: meaning, definitions and examples

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faintly

[ ˈfeɪntli ]

^{Context #1}

feeling

In a faint or barely perceptible manner.

Synonyms

dimly, slightly, vaguely

Examples of usage

She could hear him faintly calling her name.
He smiled faintly at the memory.

^{Context #2}

smell

With a delicate or subtle scent.

Synonyms

lightly, softly, subtly

Examples of usage

The flowers in the garden smelled faintly of jasmine.
There was a faintly sweet aroma in the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "faintly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levemente

🇮🇳 हल्के से

🇩🇪 schwach

🇮🇩 lemah

🇺🇦 ледь

🇵🇱 słabo

🇯🇵 かすかに

🇫🇷 faiblement

🇪🇸 débilmente

🇹🇷 hafifçe

🇰🇷 희미하게

🇸🇦 بخفة

🇨🇿 slabě

🇸🇰 slabo

🇨🇳 微弱地

🇸🇮 rahlo

🇮🇸 veiklega

🇰🇿 әлсіз

🇬🇪 სუსტად

🇦🇿 zəif

🇲🇽 débilmente

Word origin

The word 'faintly' originated from the Middle English word 'feyntli', which is derived from the Old French word 'faindre' meaning 'to feign'. Over time, the meaning of 'faintly' evolved to represent something done in a faint or barely perceptible manner. The adverb 'faintly' has been used in the English language for centuries to describe actions or sensations that are subtle or delicate.