English dictionary
vague
nounPronunciation
/veɪɡ/
/veɪɡ/
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- A wandering; a vagary.
- An indefinite expanse.
verb
- To wander; to roam; to stray.
- To become vague or act in a vague manner.
adjective
- Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
- Not having a precise meaning.
- Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.
- Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.
- Not thinking or expressing one’s thoughts clearly or precisely.
- Lacking expression; vacant.
- Not sharply outlined; hazy.
- Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.
Example sentences
a vague term of abuse
I haven’t the vaguest idea.
a vague longing