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faintly
[/ˈfeɪntli/]
adverb
levemente
1.
in a weak or barely perceptible manner; with little strength or intensity
She faintly heard the music coming from the next room.
Ela ouviu levemente a música vindo do quarto ao lado.
2.
in a manner suggesting doubt or uncertainty
He faintly smiled at the suggestion.
Ele sorriu levemente com a sugestão.
3.
in a dim or indistinct way; vaguely
I faintly remember meeting him years ago.
Tenho uma vaga lembrança de tê-lo conhecido anos atrás.
Synonyms
weakly
dimly
vaguely
softly
faintly
slightly
Antonyms
clearly
distinctly
loudly
brightly
strongly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
levemente
Most common translation across Brazil
General Brazilian
vagamente
Used when expressing vague recollection
Portugal
ligeiramente
Preferred in European Portuguese for subtle intensity
Portugal
fracamente
Used for weak or feeble manner
Related Idioms & Phrases
faintly remember - ter uma vaga lembrança
faintly visible - levemente visível
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