Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: faintly
IPA transcription: [f'eɪntli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: faintly
    Meaning: to a faint degree or weakly perceived; "between him and the dim light a form was outlined faintly"; "stars shining faintly through the overcast"; "could hear his distant shouts only faintly"; "the rumors weren't even faintly true"
Usage examples
  • Sonia smiled faintly.
  • The man bowed faintly.
  • "No," said David faintly.
  • 'Verdict?' he said faintly.
  • "Yes," said Bibbs, as faintly.
  • "Yes," said Cassandra, faintly.
  • 'I am glad, glad!' he said faintly.
  • Mr. Denis Oglethorpe smiled faintly.
  • "No," he said, faintly and mournfully.
  • "No, Annabel," said Aunt Rachel faintly.