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dim
adjective(dim)lacking in light; not bright or harsh
Synonyms: subdued,
Examples:
A dim light beside the bed.
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adjective(dim)slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Examples:
Never met anyone quite so dim.
dim
adjective(dim)lacking clarity or distinctness
Examples:
A dim figure in the distance.
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adjective(dim)offering little or no hope
Examples:
Took a dim view of things.
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adjective(dim)made dim or less bright
Synonyms: dimmed,
Examples:
The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation.
Dimmed headlights.
We like dimmed lights when we have dinner.
Dimmed headlights.
We like dimmed lights when we have dinner.
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verb(dim)become dim or lusterless
Examples:
The lights dimmed and the curtain rose.
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verb(dim)make dim or lusterless
Examples:
Time had dimmed the silver.