Definition of FAINTLY

faintly

Adverb

  • 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"

Adv

  • In a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English feintli, feintliche, equivalent to faint + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 13

faintly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
faintly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
faintly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

faintly is a valid Words With Friends word