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dim
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lacking brightness or sufficient light
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lacking brightness or mental sharpness
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(of an object or shape) not clearly seen because of distance, darkness, etc.
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made dim or less bright
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in a chatty manner
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conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities
to dim
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to make something less bright or shiny
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to become less intense or prominent
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to blind or obscure someone's vision
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to gradually reduce in brightness or intensity
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to adjust the intensity of a vehicle's headlights by lowering their beam, to prevent blinding or dazzling oncoming drivers
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.
The student's dim performance on the test reflected a lack of preparation and understanding of the material.
The pond water reflected murkily in the dim moonlight.