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dimly Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɪmli/

What Does Dimly Mean?

As an adverb, dimly means In a dim manner; not clearly.

Word Facts for Dimly

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation//ˈdɪmli//
Syllables1
Synonymspallidly, palely and indistinctly
Comparative / superlativemore dimly, most dimly

Dimly Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a dim manner; not clearly.

Adverb

  1. In a dim manner.

Synonyms of Dimly

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Antonyms of Dimly

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Dimly in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

dimly (comparative more dimly, superlative most dimly)

Words That Rhyme With Dimly

Origin of Dimly

From dim + -ly.

Pronouncing Dimly

You say dimly as //ˈdɪmli//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dimly

What part of speech is dimly?

Dimly is an adverb.

What is another word for dimly?

Close synonyms of dimly are pallidly, palely and indistinctly. See the full list of dimly synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of dimly?

The comparative form is more dimly and the superlative form is most dimly.

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