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Definition of dimly:

In a dim or obscure manner; not brightly or clearly; with imperfect sight.

Synonyms:

palely, indistinctly, pallidly.

darkly (part of speech: adverb)
- lightlessly,
- drearily,
- obscurely,
- somberly,
- darkly,
- gloomily,
- cloudily,
- blackly
dully (part of speech: adverb)
- bluntly,
- slowly,
- drowsily,
- sluggishly,
- stupidly,
- apathetically,
- boorishly,
- obtusely,
- sleepily,
- soporifically,
- loutishly,
- dully,
- ponderously,
- densely,
- doltishly,
- lethargically
dimly (part of speech: adverb)
- foggily,
- hazily,
- faintly,
- cloudily,
- indistinctly,
- vaguely,
- murkily

Usage examples:

Ruth stood by the window, watching the colour come on the grey above the hill, while two or three stars still shone dimly.

- "Lavender and Old Lace", Myrtle Reed.
Perhaps, dimly, as we say: that is, without eyes.

- "The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith.
The Squire saw it dimly, and what he saw did not please him.

- "The Honour of the Clintons", Archibald Marshall.