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."

Synonyms of dimly

Words with a similar meaning to dimly:

• faintly
• obscurely
• vaguely
• poorly

Antonyms of dimly

Words with the opposite meaning to dimly:

• brightly
• clearly
• vividly

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