Antonyms for faintly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : feynt

Phonetic Transcription : feɪnt

Definition of faintly

Origin : late 13c., from faint (adj.) + -ly (2).

As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly
As in quietly : adv silently
As in softly : adv lightly
As in hardly : adv scarcely; with difficulty

Example sentences :

She must be seen, sir—seen—to be ever so faintly appreciated.
Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

She was faintly, agreeably surprised to notice that she was speaking the truth.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

Once or twice she delighted him by faintly smiling a response to his speeches.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

She merely looked up at Coryston, motionless, faintly smiling.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

She smiled at him faintly, nodding her head as though to keep pace with her thoughts.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

"I don't know when I shall see you again," he said faintly, almost listlessly.
Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope

When she did so she saw him faintly below, standing by the balustrade.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

Far away on the sea that was faintly silvered by the moon there was a black speck.
Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

"Morgan, I really don't think I can eat this," she said faintly.
Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

Manders was faintly amused by the outburst and wholly unmoved.
Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

Synonyms for faintly

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