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dim

1 of 2adjective
/dɪm/
Forms:dimmer,dimmest
1

lacking brightness or sufficient light

  • 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.
  • The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.
Synonyms:
obscuredarkenedlightlesstenebrificunlightedsubduedtenebrousunilluminatedshadowydarkunlitgloomy
2

lacking brightness or mental sharpness

C2
  • 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.
  • He made a dim remark that revealed his lack of understanding of the topic.
  • The dim character in the movie provided comic relief with his silly antics.
Synonyms:
dullslow-wittedsoft-wittedunintelligentdenseretardedbackwardwitlessslowobtusebrainlessstupidthickhalf-witteddumbdim-wittednitwitted
3

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

  • 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.
  • The outline of the ship was dim, barely visible against the foggy backdrop of the sea.
  • She could make out a dim figure in the distance, but it was too far to identify.
Synonyms:
faintindistinctmuzzyblurredshadowyblurrymistyhazyfuzzywispyunclearvague
4

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

  • 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.
  • They gathered around the dim glow of the campfire, sharing stories under the stars.
  • The dim colors of the painting created a melancholic atmosphere in the gallery.
Synonyms:
dullsoftsubduedthindimmedpalewaterywan
Antonyms:
undimmed
5

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

  • 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.
  • His dim outlook on the project made it hard for the team to stay motivated.
  • The dim news about the endangered species highlighted the urgency of conservation efforts.
Synonyms:
blackbleak
6

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

  • 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.
  • She stared into the distance with dim eyes, lost in thought.
7

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

  • 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.
  • In the quiet of the night, the dim rustling of leaves became almost imperceptible.
  • His voice was dim and hard to hear over the clatter of dishes in the busy restaurant.
Synonyms:
dulllightsoftsmallmuddysubdueddeadlittlestillmutedmuffledsoftenedgentlewhisperedhushed