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dim
01
lacking brightness or sufficient light
Examples
The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
The room grew dim as the sun set behind the horizon.
02
lacking brightness or mental sharpness
Examples
His dim responses during the class indicated a struggle to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject.
In the debate, he presented dim arguments that failed to address the nuanced aspects of the issue.
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The dim outline of the mountains appeared through the fog.
As she walked further away, the details of the dim figure became harder to discern.
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.
Her dim recollections of the event made it difficult to provide accurate details.
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The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
The dim hue of the sunset painted the sky in muted shades of orange and purple.
05
conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities
Examples
The dim prospects of finding a solution to the problem left everyone feeling disheartened.
The dim forecast for the company ’s growth led to skepticism about its future.
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.
The dim gaze of the elderly man suggested he had seen too much in his lifetime.
to dim
Examples
She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere.
The sunset is currently dimming the natural light in the room.
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As the excitement of the concert faded, the cheers from the crowd dimmed to a quiet murmur.
His enthusiasm for the project dimmed over time, replaced by a sense of disillusionment and apathy.
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The sudden glare of the headlights dimmed his eyes for a moment, causing him to squint.
Her tears dimmed her eyes, making it difficult for her to see clearly.
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, the light began to dim, signaling the approach of evening.
The stars dimmed as clouds rolled in, obscuring their brightness with a veil of gray.
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.
He quickly dimmed his headlights when he noticed an oncoming car approaching on the narrow country lane.
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