dimly
- a word derived from dim.
Example Sentences
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In the dimly lit cellars of London's oldest wine merchant, Texas is not the first thing that springs to mind.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 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
Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, "Hold on -- let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!"
From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2026
But dimly visible on the left, an ointment jar and a small mirror, emblems of her previous life of luxury and sin, appear to have been discarded, signaling her entry into a new, virtuous existence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
He was dimly aware of Annabeth shouting, throwing random pieces of drakon jerky at the goddess.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
