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Definition of dimly

dimly

/ˈdɪm.li/
dim · ly
Adjective:dim
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• adverb

1

In a faint, weak, or poorly lit manner; without brightness or clarity.

Example

"A single lantern glowed dimly at the far end of the stone corridor."

2

Without clear perception, understanding, or recollection; vaguely or indistinctly.

Example

"She was only dimly aware of the quiet conversation taking place in the next room."

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• Rhymes for dimly

• Nearby Words

diminishment
diminutive
diminutively
dimly
dimmable
dimmer
dimness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English dimlic ('obscure, hidden, or dark'), formed from the root adjective dim ('dark, gloomy') combined with the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dimly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dimly
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