Meaning & Definition of Dimly in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a way that is not bright or clear.

  Example Sentence: The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

• Definition: In a vague or indistinct manner.

  Example Sentence: I remember dimly what happened that night.

• Definition: To a limited extent or degree.

  Example Sentence: He could dimly hear the music from the party next door.

Etymology

Origin: From the word 'dim' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• dimly lit: Illuminated with a low intensity of light.
• dimly aware: Having a slight or unclear awareness of something.

Translations

• Spanish: débilmente

• French: faiblement

• German: schwach

• Russian: тускло

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.