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- DictionaryDim/dim/
adjective
- 1. (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly: "her face was softened by the dim light"
- 2. not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind: "the matter was in the dim and distant past"
verb
- 1. make or become less bright or distinct: "a smoky inferno that dimmed the sun"
See synonyms for dim on Thesaurus.com. adjective, dim·mer, dim·mest. not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light: a dim room; a dim flashlight. not seen clearly or in detail; indistinct: a dim object in the distance. not clear to the mind; vague: a dim idea. not brilliant; dull in luster: a dim color.
dim meaning: 1. not bright or clear: 2. something you remember slightly, but not very well 3. stupid: . Learn more.
2 days ago · 2. adjective. A dim place is rather dark because there is not much light in it. The room was dim and cool and quiet. Synonyms: poorly lit, dark, gloomy, murky More Synonyms of dim. 3. adjective. A dim figure or object is not very easy to see, either because it is in shadow or darkness, or because it is far away.
adjective. uk / dɪm / us / dɪm / dimmer | dimmest. dim adjective (NOT CLEAR) Add to word list. C2. not giving or having much light: The lamp gave out a dim light. He sat in a dim corner of the waiting room. We could see a dim (= not easily seen) shape in the fog. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. with little or no light.
adj. not bright; lacking light or strength of light: a dim room. not seen clearly, distinctly, or in detail; indistinct; faint: a dim outline. not seeing clearly: My eyes were dim with tears. not likely to happen, succeed, or be favorable: a dim chance of winning. not clear to the mind; vague: I had a dim suspicion he was trying to take my job.
1. a. : emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light. dim stars. a dim lamp. a dim hallway. b. : dull, lusterless. dim colors. c. : lacking pronounced, clear-cut, or vigorous quality or character. a dim echo of the past. 2. a. : seen indistinctly. a dim outline. b. : perceived by the senses or mind indistinctly or weakly : faint.
What does the word dim mean? There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word dim , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
