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Antonyms for vague

Grammar : Adj
Spell : veyg
Phonetic Transcription : veɪg

Definition of vague

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French vague, from Latin vagus "wandering, rambling, vacillating, vague," of unknown origin. Related: Vagueness.
  • adj not definite or clear
Example sentences :
  • He had a vague consciousness that the boys did not love him, to say the least of it.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • He had got a dangerous game to play, and his plans were vague and shadowy.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • A vague unrest and dissatisfaction with her Christian experience were growing on her.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • He had caught the contagion of her mood and vague alarm swept him.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • It was only by an effort that he shook off the vague feeling of guilt.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Nevertheless, there was no anger in Dr. Ed's mind, only a vague and inarticulate regret.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The rumours, indeed, were so vague as to carry with them no weight.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • What it was I did not know then and don't know now, but I had a vague impression that it was warm.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • He could quiet the horses, but not a woman, in so vague an exigency.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • Civilization, enlightenment,—they are vague terms, hollow sounds.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for vague

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