dimly
dimly · more dimly · most dimly
In a dim manner; not clearlyIn a dim manner; not clearly.
/ˈdɪmli/
» Tom moved through the dimly-lit alley.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a dim manner; not clearly.
in a dim indistinct manner
Examples
17 sentencesTom moved through the dimly-lit alley.
We walked down the dimly-lit corridor.
Tom sat in the dimly lit room by himself.
ruТом сидел один в тускло освещённой комнате.
Tom sat in the dimly-lit room, staring at the wall.
The street was dimly lit.
Translations
3 languagesForms
more dimly, most dimly| Comparative | more dimly Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dimly |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a dim indistinct manner:indistinctly
- with a dim light:murkily
- in a manner lacking interest or vitality:pallidlypalely
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddim
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb