dimly

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈdɪmli/ See IPA manual

Freq #50406

Meanings

1

adv
in a dim indistinct manner

We perceived the change only dimly.
2

adv
with a dim light

A dimly lit room.
3

adv
In a dim manner; not clearly.

I began dimly to understand.
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

4 adv · in a manner lacking... palelypallidly

Etymology

From dim + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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