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dim
01
lacking brightness or sufficient light
Examples
The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
02
lacking brightness or mental sharpness
Examples
His dim responses during the class indicated a struggle to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject.
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The dim outline of the mountains appeared through the fog.
3.1
not vividly remembered or clearly articulated in one’s thoughts
Examples
As he recounted the story, only dim memories of his childhood surfaced.
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The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
05
conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities
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The dim prospects of finding a solution to the problem left everyone feeling disheartened.
06
(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused
Examples
After a long day at work, her eyes looked dim from exhaustion.
to dim
Examples
She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere.
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As the excitement of the concert faded, the cheers from the crowd dimmed to a quiet murmur.
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The sudden glare of the headlights dimmed his eyes for a moment, causing him to squint.
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the light began to dim, signaling the approach of evening.
05
to adjust the intensity of a vehicle's headlights by lowering their beam, to prevent blinding or dazzling oncoming drivers
Transitive: to dim a vehicle's headlights
Examples
As the car approached another vehicle on the dark road, the driver dimmed the headlights to ensure the safety of both drivers.
Lexical Tree
dimly
dimness
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