dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
dimly
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a word derived from
dim.
Example Sentences
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Inside Nardis Jazz Club, a dimly lit venue with an intimate feel in the shadow of Istanbul's Galata Tower, a jazz trio is rehearsing ahead of an evening show with a singer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Yin Yin Aung's home is now a small, dimly lit room with a very basic bathroom at the back.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
It’s 7:50 p.m. on a Tuesday as I enter the dimly lighted metaphysical supply store the Crooked Path.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
The compartment in the railway carriage was dimly lit by one blue light overhead.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
