Dimly

//ˈdɪmli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a dim manner; not clearly.

    "I began dimly to understand."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a dim indistinct manner wordnet
  2. 2
    with a dim light wordnet
  3. 3
    in a manner lacking interest or vitality wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
gentlyindistinctlyindistinctlylowmurkilymurkily

Example

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"In the distance, there stood a dimly white lighthouse."

Etymology

From dim + -ly.

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