nebulously

/ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

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Meaning

adv

In a manner like that of a cloud or haze.

adv

As if viewed through a cloud or haze.

adv

"The vapour drifted nebulously into the hall."
"He waved his hand nebulously in the direction he intended to go."
"'I see, nebulously as yet, a certain explanation that would cover the facts as we know them.'"

Etymology tree English nebulous Middle English -ly English -ly English nebulously From nebulous + -ly.

more nebulously (comparative) most nebulously (superlative)

nebulosity nebulous nebulousness

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How do you pronounce nebulously?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɛb.jʊ.ləs.li/.

What does nebulously mean?

In a manner like that of a cloud or haze.

Where does nebulously come from?

Etymology tree English nebulous Middle English -ly English -ly English nebulously From nebulous + -ly.

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