Dimly meaning

What does “dimly” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dimly” is an adverb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: in a dim indistinct manner.

dimly

adverb

  1. in a dim indistinct manner

    “we perceived the change only dimly”

    Synonymsindistinctly
  2. in a manner lacking interest or vitality

    “a palely entertaining show”

  3. with a dim light

    “a dimly lit room”

    Synonymsmurkily

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University