How do say it's dark, but slightly illuminated?

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How do say it's dark, but slightly illuminated? For example, in the following sentence i tried my best to express this, but I feel it's good, there should a better ways to say this. May be, a better wording.

It's dark, but slightly illuminated by the sunlight, which is getting into the room through few small holes in the roof.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Why not keep it simple?
eg It's a bit/rather/somewhat dark.

T2e · Answer

But it misses the fact that sunlight enters the room through the holes. I want to tell that too.

Clive · Answer

Then you need to state such precise details explicitly.

T2e · Answer

Is there a word in English to mean "slightly illuminated"?

CalifJim · Answer

t2eslightly illuminated

Another word for this is "dim", but it won't work in the given context. You might try something like this:

The room was dim. Only a few small holes in the roof let a little sunlight in.
OR
The room was dim. Only a little sunlight was getting in from a few small holes in the roof.

CJ

AlpheccaStars · Answer

The room was dimly lit by sunlight filtering in through few small holes in the roof.

How do say it's dark, but slightly illuminated?

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