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DIMLY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word dimly. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word dimly. (close relations)
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indistinctly
adverbadv
adverb

• in a dim indistinct manner

dim
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• made dim or less bright

adjective satellite

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• offering little or no hope

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

verb

• switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

• become dim or lusterless

• make dim or lusterless

• make dim by comparison or conceal

• become vague or indistinct

faintly
adverbadv
adverb

• to a faint degree or weakly perceived

feebly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a faint and feeble manner

• in a halting and feeble manner

hazily
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• through a haze

• in an indistinct way

obscurely
adverbadv
adverb

• in an obscure manner

poorly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

adjective satellite

• somewhat ill or prone to illness

shadowy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• filled with shade

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• lacking in substance

softly
adverbadv
adverb

• with low volume

• in a manner that is pleasing to the senses

• with little weight or force

• used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

weakly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree

adjective satellite

• lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

murkily
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• unclearly; opaquely

• with a dim light

palely
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• in a manner lacking interest or vitality

• in a pale manner; without physical or emotional color

pallidly
adverbadv
adverb

• in a manner lacking interest or vitality

Best Hypernyms For DIMLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dimly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
faintly hazily indistinctly vaguely

Alternatives for INDISTINCTLY

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