dimly

Thân thiện

The hallway was dimly lit by a single wall sconce.

Definition

Adverb 1. With a faint or weak light; not brightly. 2. In a way that is not clear, vivid, or distinct; faintly or vaguely. 3. In a manner that lacks intensity, vitality, or enthusiasm.

Usage and Examples

• The lamp glowed dimly in the corner, casting long shadows.
• She could only dimly recall the events of that night; the memory was very faint.
• The proposal was dimly received by the committee, showing their lack of enthusiasm.

Advanced Usage

• "dimly lit": A common collocation describing a space illuminated with faint light.
  • The restaurant was cozy but dimly lit.
• "dimly aware/conscious": Used to describe a very faint or subconscious understanding.
  • He was only dimly aware of the noise outside.

Variants and Related Words

• Dim (adjective): Not bright or clear; faint.
• Dim (verb): To make or become less bright or distinct.
• Dimness (noun): The state or quality of being dim.

Synonyms

• Faintly: In a way that is barely perceptible.
• Weakly: With little strength or intensity.
• Vaguely: In a way that is unclear or indefinite.
• Indistinctly: Not clearly defined or separable.

Antonyms

• Brightly: With a strong or shining light.
• Clearly: In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
• Vividly: In a way that produces powerful feelings or clear images.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To see dimly through a glass: An allusion (often "through a glass, darkly") meaning to understand imperfectly or obscurely.
  • We understand the past only dimly, as if seeing through a fog.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with a dim light
   • a dimly lit room
2. in a manner lacking interest or vitality
   • a palely entertaining show
3. in a dim indistinct manner
   • we perceived the change only dimly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• murkily
• pallidly
• palely
• indistinctly