Meaning & Definition of word "Dimly"
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Dimly
/ˈdɪm.li/
adverb:
- 1. In a way that is not bright or clear; faintly.
- Example: The room was dimly lit by a single bulb hanging from the ceiling.
- 2. In a manner that is not easily seen or perceived; obscured.
- Example: She could dimly remember her childhood days spent at the beach.
- 3. In a manner that lacks understanding or insight.
- Example: He dimly grasped the concept, but struggled to explain it to others.
Etymology
From the word 'dim' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dimly lit:
Illuminated with a low intensity of light.
dimly aware:
Having a slight or unclear awareness of something.
Related Words
dim:
To make or become less bright.
dimness:
The condition of being dim.
Slang Meanings of dimly
Meaning: Not very bright in intelligence.
Example Sentence: That idea was pretty dimly thought out.
Meaning: Unclear or confusing situation.
Example Sentence: The instructions were a bit dimly put together.