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dim
01
lacking brightness or sufficient light
Example
The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
The room grew dim as the sun set behind the horizon.
The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead.
02
lacking brightness or mental sharpness
Example
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.
The team leader noticed the member 's dim responses to the project requirements, raising concerns about their contribution.
Example
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.
He could make out a dim shape moving in the darkness of the hallway.
3.1
not vividly remembered or clearly articulated in one’s thoughts
Example
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.
He stared into space, lost in dim thoughts of a long-forgotten friendship.
Example
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.
She noticed the dim reflection of her face in the fogged-up window.
Example
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.
The dim prospects of achieving their dream weighed heavily on their spirits.
06
(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused
Example
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.
His dim eyes hinted at his lack of sleep and overall fatigue.
Example
The music from the party was dim, barely reaching my ears through the closed window.
As I walked away, the voices behind me grew dim, fading into the background.
The dim sound of the train horn signaled its departure from a distance.
to dim
Example
She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere.
The sunset is currently dimming the natural light in the room.
During the performance, they dimmed the stage lights for a dramatic effect.
Example
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.
The memory of their argument lingered, causing her initial anger to dim into a feeling of sadness.
Example
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.
The bright flash of lightning momentarily dimmed everyone in the room.
Example
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.
The glow of the street lamps dimmed in the early morning hours, casting long shadows across the deserted streets.
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
Example
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.
The driver always remembered to dim the headlights when driving through residential neighborhoods.
