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dimly

adverb

In a dim indistinct manner

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɪmli

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Meaning

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adverb

  1. In a dim indistinct manner

    “We perceived the change only dimly”

adverb

  1. With a dim light

    “A dimly lit room”

adverb

  1. In a manner lacking interest or vitality

    “A palely entertaining show”

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Example Sentences

We perceived the change only dimly
A dimly lit room
A palely entertaining show

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