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Dingily: meaning, definitions and examples

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dingily

 

[ ˈdɪŋɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of doing

Dingily refers to a manner that is dim, gloomy, or lacking brightness. It often describes an atmosphere or appearance that is dreary or dull.

Synonyms

darkly, dimly, gloomily

Examples of usage

  • The room was lit dingily by a single flickering bulb.
  • They walked through the dingily decorated hall.
  • The dingily weather outside matched his mood perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "dingily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escuridão

🇮🇳 अंधेरा

🇩🇪 dunkel

🇮🇩 gelap

🇺🇦 похмурий

🇵🇱 ciemny

🇯🇵 薄暗い

🇫🇷 sombre

🇪🇸 sombrío

🇹🇷 karanlık

🇰🇷 어두운

🇸🇦 مظلم

🇨🇿 temný

🇸🇰 temný

🇨🇳 昏暗

🇸🇮 temen

🇮🇸 dimmur

🇰🇿 қараңғы

🇬🇪 ბნელ

🇦🇿 qaranlıq

🇲🇽 oscuro

Etymology

The word 'dingily' is derived from the adjective 'dingy', which first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'dingy', which meant 'shady or dark'. The etymology likely traces back to the Old Norse word 'dinga', meaning 'to fall' or 'to tumble', which reflects a sense of something that isn't bright or is obscured. As the term evolved, 'dingy' took on connotations of dullness and dreariness, and 'dingily' emerged as its adverbial form, used to describe actions or conditions that are characterized by lack of brightness or cheer. Over the centuries, 'dingily' has been used in both literary and everyday contexts to evoke a sense of melancholy or a lack of vitality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,836, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.