dimly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪmli/
Definition
In a way that is faint, weak, or unclear, especially regarding light or a memory.
Examples
The room was dimly lit, making it hard to see.
He dimly recalled a face from his childhood.
The stars shone dimly through the clouds.
How to Use dimly
- dimly lit (collocation)
- Describing a place with very little light. — "The hallway was dimly lit, so we used our phone flashlights."
- dimly recall (collocation)
- To remember something in a way that is not clear or precise. — "I dimly recall my grandmother's face, but not her voice."
- dimly aware (collocation)
- Having only a slight or uncertain understanding of something. — "He was dimly aware that something was wrong."
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