dimly

[ˈdɪmli]

dimly Definition

  • 1in a way that is not bright or clear, and is difficult to see or understand
  • 2in a way that suggests a lack of hope or optimism

Using dimly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dimly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

  • Example

    I could only dimly make out the shape of the object in the darkness.

  • Example

    She dimly remembered meeting him at a party years ago.

  • Example

    He felt dimly that something was wrong, but couldn't put his finger on it.

dimly Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: dimly in Brief

The adverb 'dimly' [ˈdɪmli] describes something that is not bright or clear, and is difficult to see or understand. It can also suggest a lack of hope or optimism. Examples include 'The room was dimly lit by a single candle,' and 'She dimly remembered meeting him at a party years ago.'