dim (Meaning)
dim (v)
switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
become dim or lusterless
make dim or lusterless
make dim by comparison or conceal
become vague or indistinct
dim (s)
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
lacking clarity or distinctness
offering little or no hope
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
dim (a)
made dim or less bright
dim (superl.)
Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished.
Of obscure vision; not seeing clearly; hence, dull of apprehension; of weak perception; obtuse.
dim (v. t.)
To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse.
To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
dim (v. i.)
To grow dim.
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dim Sentence Examples
- The dim light of the candle flickered in the darkness, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
- The room was dimly lit, with just a faint glow from the window, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.
- The dimness of the forest made it difficult to see, with only the faintest glimmer of sunlight filtering through the leaves.
- The stars twinkled dimly in the night sky, like distant pinpricks of light against the vast expanse of black.
- The old woman's eyes were dim and clouded, reflecting a lifetime of experiences and wisdom.
- The distant mountains loomed dimly in the background, their peaks barely visible through the haze.
- The light from the fire was dim and flickering, providing a meager source of warmth and comfort in the cold night.
- The old painting had faded and become dim over time, with its once-vibrant colors now muted and barely recognizable.
- The aroma of the spices lingered dimly in the air, a faint reminder of the delicious meal that had been prepared.
- The sound of the music was dim and muffled, reaching their ears as a faint melody that seemed to come from a distant place.
FAQs About the word dim
switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam, become dim or lusterless, make dim or lusterless, make dim by comparison or conceal, become vague or
dark,darkened, dimmed, murky, pitchy,black, darksome, pitch-dark, unlit, somber
incandescent, brilliant, lit, radiant, illumined, incandescent, brightened, illumined, lit, bright
The dim light of the candle flickered in the darkness, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
The room was dimly lit, with just a faint glow from the window, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.
The dimness of the forest made it difficult to see, with only the faintest glimmer of sunlight filtering through the leaves.
The stars twinkled dimly in the night sky, like distant pinpricks of light against the vast expanse of black.
