Topic: SHAPES, PATTERNS
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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | Latin vagus 'wandering, vague' |
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vague S3
1 unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean : The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.
The governor gave only a vague outline of his tax plan.2 to think that something might be true or that you remember something, although you cannot be sure : Larry had the vague feeling he'd done something embarrassing the night before.
have a vague idea/feeling/recollection etc (that)
Larry had the vague feeling he'd done something embarrassing the night before.3CF not having a clear shape or form [= indistinct]: The vague shape of a figure loomed through the mist.
The vague shape of a figure loomed through the mist. —vagueness noun [uncountable]
