Dim

/dˈɪm/

/ˈdɪm/

Definition & Meaning of "dim"

dim

ADJECTIVE

lacking brightness or sufficient light

dark

darkened

dim

lightless

shadowy

lacking brightness or mental sharpness

brainless

dense

dim

dim-witted

dull

(of an object or shape) not clearly seen because of distance, darkness, etc.

blurred

blurry

dim

faint

fuzzy

3.1

not vividly remembered or clearly articulated in one’s thoughts

(of light or color) lacking intensity or not easily perceptible

dim

dull

pale

soft

subdued

conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities

black

dim

dismal

(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused

(of a sound) muffled or lacking in clarity and sharpness

dull

gentle

hushed

light

little

to dim

VERB

to make something less bright or shiny

dim

mellow

to become less intense or prominent

abate

decline

dim

diminish

lessen

to blind or obscure someone's vision

blind

dim

to gradually reduce in brightness or intensity

dim

dull

fade

mellow

to adjust the intensity of a vehicle's headlights by lowering their beam, to prevent blinding or dazzling oncoming drivers

dim

dip

Example

The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.

The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.

The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead.

His dim eyes hinted at his lack of sleep and overall fatigue.

The dim sound of the train horn signaled its departure from a distance.

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