Definitions and Examples of dimly, dull
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
With a small amount of light; not brightly.
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Lacking brightness, vividness, or intensity; not sharp or clear.
Example
The sky was dull and gray on the rainy day.
Key Differences: dimly vs dull
- 1Dimly describes a small amount of light, while dull describes a lack of brightness or intensity.
- 2Dimly is an adverb, while dull is an adjective.
Effective Usage of dimly, dull
- 1Describing Light: Use brightly to describe a source of light that is shining intensely, and dimly to describe a source of light that is barely shining.
- 2Describing Colors: Use brightly to describe vivid and intense colors, and dull to describe colors that are not sharp or clear.
- 3Describing Emotions: Use brightly to describe positive emotions that are intense and joyful, and dull to describe negative emotions that lack intensity and enthusiasm.
Remember this!
The antonyms of brightly are dimly and dull. Use dimly to describe a small amount of light, and dull to describe a lack of brightness or intensity. Use brightly to describe intense light, vivid colors, and positive emotions, and dull to describe lackluster colors and negative emotions.