Added 9 October 2026 dimly /ˈdɪmli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dimly at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a dim indistinct manner. we perceived the change only dimly In a manner lacking interest or vitality. a palely entertaining show With a dim light. a dimly lit room Related Words: indistinctlypalelypallidlyshallowlylooselypoorlymarginallyfaintlyweaklyslightlysparselyshadowily Back to today's word