Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a faint manner; without vigor, energy, or heartiness; without vividness or distinctness; feebly; timorously.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a faint, weak, or timidmanner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In a
faint manner; veryquietly orlightly .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb to a faint degree or weakly perceived
Etymologies
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Examples
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Simon had thanked the werewolf, waited for him to leave, and let the cat go, his expression faintly green.
Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instrument Series Cassandra Clare 2009
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Simon had thanked the werewolf, waited for him to leave, and let the cat go, his expression faintly green.
City of Glass Cassandra Clare 2009
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His father was still watching him, his expression faintly humorous.
Far Beyond the Stars Steven Barnes 2000
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His father was still watching him, his expression faintly humorous.
Far Beyond the Stars Steven Barnes 2000
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The young Klingon glanced away for an instant and nodded, his expression faintly sheepish.
A Flag Full of Stars Brad Ferguson 2000
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Babette squinted at the list with an expression of faintly puzzled irritation, neither hand free to lift her glasses.
Here Comes Another Lesson Stephen O’Connor 2010
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His expression faintly amused, Breckenridge did; he followed.
The Ideal Bride Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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“But old bad news,” he said, his expression faintly hopeful.
Memory of Fire Lisle, Holly 2002
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She had turned to look at him, her expression faintly amused.
No Man's Mistress Balogh, Mary 2001
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The face that stared back at her from the small mirror was reassuringly familiar, her expression faintly aloof and withdrawn, the cleverly tailored cut of her thick glossy hair making it fall in a smooth, controlled curve.
Passionate Relationship Jordan, Penny 1997
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