/ ˈveɪgli; NAmE / adverb
1.
in a way that is not detailed or exact :
a vaguely worded statement
I can vaguely remember my first day at school.
2.
slightly :
There was something vaguely familiar about her face.
He was vaguely aware of footsteps behind him.
3.
in a way that shows that you are not paying attention or thinking clearly :
He smiled vaguely, ignoring her questions.