dimly vs dim

dimly is not an adjective while dim is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dimly	No	No	No	Yes
dim	No	Yes	Yes	No

dimly (adjective)	dim (adjective)
	made dim or less bright
	lacking in light; not bright or harsh
	offering little or no hope
	lacking clarity or distinctness
	slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

dimly (verb)	dim (verb)
	make dim or lusterless
	become dim or lusterless
	make dim by comparison or conceal
	become vague or indistinct
	switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

dimly (adverb)	dim (adverb)
in a dim indistinct manner
in a manner lacking interest or vitality
with a dim light