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   dim

   /dɪm/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a light, colour, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly: "the dim glow of the fire" Similar faintweakfeeblesoftpaledulldingysubduedmutedflatlustrelessinformal:wishy-washyOpposite bright
   • ▪ (of an object or shape) made difficult to see by darkness, shade, or distance: "a dim figure in the dark kitchen" Similar indistinctill-definedunclearvagueshadowyimperceptiblenebulousobscuredblurredblurryfuzzyblearyrare:obfuscatedOpposite distinct
   • ▪ (of a room or other space) made difficult to see in by darkness: "long dim corridors" Similar darkdarkishsombredingydismalgloomyduskymurkygreyovercastleadencloudymistyfoggybadly litpoorly litill-litunlitunilluminatedliterary:crepusculartenebrousrare:StygianCimmeriancaliginousOpposite bright
   • ▪ (of the eyes) unable to see clearly: "his eyes became dim"
   • ▪ (of a sound) indistinct or muffled: "the dim drone of their voices"
   • 2. not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind: "dim memories" Similar vagueunclearindistinctimpreciseimperfectconfusedsketchyhazyblurredshadowyfoggyobscureremoteOpposite clear
   • ▪ (of a situation) not giving cause for hope or optimism: "their prospects for the future looked fairly dim" Similar gloomysombreunpromisingunfavourablediscouragingdishearteningdepressingdispiritingOpposite encouraging
   • 3. stupid or slow to understand: informal "you're just incredibly dim" Similar stupidunintelligentignorantdensebrainlessmindlessfoolishdull-witteddullslow-wittedwitlessslowdunce-likesimple-mindedempty-headedvacuousvapidhalf-wittedidioticmoronicimbecilicimbecileobtusedoltishgulliblenaiveinformal:thickdumbdopeydozycrazycretinousbirdbrainedpea-brainedpig-ignorantbovineslow on the uptakesoft in the headbrain-deadboneheadedlamebrainedthickheadedchuckleheadeddunderheadedwoodenwooden-headedfat-headedmuttonheadeddaftbarmynot the full shillingthick as two short planksvulgar slang:dumb-assOpposite intelligentcleverastute

   verb

   • 1. make or become less bright or distinct: "a smoky inferno that dimmed the sun" Similar grow faintgrow feeblegrow dimfadedullgrow darkdarkenblackencloud overbecome overcastgrow leadenlourbecome gloomyOpposite brighten
   • ▪ lower the beam of (a vehicle's headlights) to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers: "the car moved slowly, its headlights dimmed" Similar turn downlowerdipmake dimmake faintmake less brightmake less intensesoftensubduemuteliterary:bedimOpposite turn up
   • ▪ make or become less intense: "the difficulty in sleeping couldn't dim her happiness" Similar fadebecome vaguebecome indistinctgrow dimblurbecome blurredbecome shadowybecome confuseddullnumbfaildisappearOpposite sharpen
   • ▪ make or become less able to see clearly: "his eyes dimmed"

   Word Origin Old Englishdim, dimm, of Germanic origin; related to German dialect timmer.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dimmable adjective
   • 2. dimmish adjective
   • 3. dimness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIM definition: 1. not giving or having much light: 2. If your eyes are dim, you cannot see very well. 3…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DIM meaning: 1. not giving or having much light: 2. If your eyes are dim, you cannot see very well. 3…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dimDim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   dim: [adjective] emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light. dull, lusterless. lacking pronounced, clear-cut, or vigorous quality or character.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › dimDim - definition of dim by The Free Dictionary

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   Define dim. dim synonyms, dim pronunciation, dim translation, English dictionary definition of dim. adj. dim·mer , dim·mest 1. a. Lacking in brightness: a dim room. b. Emitting only a small amount of light; faint: a dim light bulb. See Synonyms at dark.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dimDim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Dim has several meanings related to a lack of light, hope, or knowledge. A room that is not well lit is dim, a slow thinker is dim, and when life looks hopeless, your prospects are dim. ... not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand. verb. become vague or indistinct. synonyms: blur, slur. see more see less. antonyms: focalise ...

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   Dim. definition: not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light. See examples of DIM. used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. badly illuminated 2. not clearly seen; indistinct; faint 3. having weak or indistinct vision 4. lacking in.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondim adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   the dim outline of a house in the moonlight; I could see a dim shape in the doorway. eyes; not able to see well. His eyesight is getting dim. memories; that you cannot remember or imagine clearly synonym vague. dim memories; She had a dim recollection of the visit. (humorous) in the dim and distant past; person (informal, especially British ...

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    DIM definition: 1. not bright or clear: 2. something you remember slightly, but not very well 3. stupid: . Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondim adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    shape; 3 that you cannot see well because there is not much light the dim outline of a house in the moonlight I could see a dim shape in the doorway.; eyes; 4 not able to see well His eyesight is getting dim.; memories; 5 that you cannot remember or imagine clearly synonym vague dim memories She had a dim recollection of meeting him. (humorous) in the dim and distant past