Definition

In a way that is dark, dirty, or shabby.

Example

The room was dingily lit, making it hard to see anything clearly.

Conversation

Did you see that place we passed by earlier?

Yeah, it looked so dingily decorated.

I wonder how they can manage to stay open with a vibe like that.

Right? It definitely needs some brightening up!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dingily → The word is derived from "dingy" (from Middle English *dingy*, meaning dark or dirty) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). Thus, "dingily" means in a manner that is dark or dirty.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dingy' which means dark or dirty, and remember that 'dingily' describes doing something in a dark or dirty manner.

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