To a certain extent; a little; somewhat. * /I like Jane in a way, but she is very proud./ Compare: AFTER A FASHION, MORE OR LESS. 2. In one thing. * /In a way, this book is easier: it is much shorter./
See: IN A WAY(1).
IN A SORT OF WAY
Meaning of IN A SORT OF WAY in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012