DIMLY

dimly, indistinctly

(adverb) in a dim indistinct manner; “we perceived the change only dimly”

dimly, murkily

(adverb) with a dim light; “a dimly lit room”

pallidly, palely, dimly

(adverb) in a manner lacking interest or vitality; “a palely entertaining show”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

dimly (comparative more dimly, superlative most dimly)

In a dim manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Dim"ly, adv.

Definition: In a dim or obscure manner; not brightly or clearly; with imperfect sight.

DIM

Dim, a. [Compar. Dimmer; superl. Dimmest.] Etym: [AS. dim; akin to OFries. dim, Icel. dimmr: cf. MHG. timmer, timber; of uncertain origin.]

1. Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished. The dim magnificence of poetry. Whewell. How is the gold become dim! Lam. iv. 1. I never saw The heavens so dim by day. Shak. Three sleepless nights I passed in sounding on, Through words and things, a dim and perilous way. Wordsworth.

2. Of obscure vision; not seeing clearly; hence, dull of apprehension; of weak perception; obtuse. Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow. Job xvii. 7. The understanding is dim. Rogers.

Note: Obvious compounds: dim-eyed; dim-sighted, etc.

Syn.

– Obscure; dusky; dark; mysterious; imperfect; dull; sullied; tarnished.

Dim, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimming.]

1. To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse. A king among his courtiers, who dims all his attendants. Dryden. Now set the sun, and twilight dimmed the ways. Cowper.

2. To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of. Her starry eyes were dimmed with streaming tears. C. Pitt.

Dim, v. i.

Definition: To grow dim. J. C. Shairp.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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