Meanings
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1
adv
in a dim indistinct manner
We perceived the change only dimly.
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2
adv
with a dim light
A dimly lit room.
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3
adv
In a dim manner; not clearly.
I began dimly to understand.
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4
adv
in a manner lacking interest or vitality
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· in a dim indistinct manner
indistinctly
2
adv
· with a dim light
murkily
Etymology
From dim + -ly.