dimly
3
3.5
- adverb
- /ˈdɪmli/
:
apáticamente
- Although she listened intently, she dimly understood the complicated instructions given during the meeting.
- only dimly
- dimly aware
- dimly perceived
Examples
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He walked through the old building, dimly aware that something was off but unable to pinpoint what it was.
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At this moment in time, I only dimly sensed this dilemma.
Academic text (2010) -
But I have been told I am a hard teacher, and I am dimly aware that I am getting harder.
Fiction book (1993) -
Pat Parker was dimly aware that her feelings were the feelings of the entire audience.
Fiction book (1990) -
So I was well travelled, although you know, you're dimly aware of these things at that age.
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We could dimly perceive their emotional suffering, a suffering they associated with the flight.
Academic text (1990) -
The problems mentioned were part of a dimly perceived future, to which their personal reactions could only be mere speculation.
Academic text (1990) -
Somewhere in the midst of the roaring pain, she was dimly aware of her heart weakly flopping.
Fiction book (1998) -
Both of them were dimly aware that this state of affairs could not go on indefinitely, but for now, they were lulled by the soothing routines of habit.
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After weeks of trying to remember the details, I only dimly recalled the events of that day.
Synonyms
47
2.7
In a way that is only slightly noticeable
8
3.9
In a weak way that shows little energy
3
4.4
In a boring way that shows little interest or energy
3
7.0
In a slow, relaxed way with little energy
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
2.4
In a sleepy, not fully awake way
1
6.8
In a weak, light way that shows little color or energy
1
5.4
In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy
1
7.4
In a way that shows little interest
1
6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a slow, tired way showing little energy
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a dull way without life or interest
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a pale, weak way with little energy
In a way that shows only mild interest
In a dull, heavy gray way that makes things look dark
Antonyms
How Lively
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dimly begins with dim meaning 'not bright' and the adverb -ly, and the idea of weak light was later used for weak feeling or energy. That's why if something happens dimly it can mean 'in a dull or low-energy way'.