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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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   What does dim mean?

   • 不清楚的, 光線暗的，暗淡的，昏暗的, 模糊的，看不清的… 不清楚的, 光线暗的，暗淡的，昏暗的, 模糊的，看不清的… tenue, borroso, atenuar… tênue, diminuir, abaixar (luz)… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DIM definition: 1. not giving or having much light: 2. If your eyes are dim, you cannot see very well. 3….

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   What does a dim room mean?

   • 1. badly illuminated: a dim room. 2. not clearly seen; indistinct; faint: a dim shape. 3. having weak or indistinct vision: eyes dim with tears. 5. not clear in the mind; obscure: a dim memory. 6. (Colours) lacking in brilliance, brightness, or lustre: a dim colour.

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   What does it mean if a light is dim?

   • To dim a light is to dull it, like by putting a shade over it. A vague idea without a lot of specifics is also dim, since it's hard to see or understand the idea. Someone who's not very bright is dim or a dimwit. When things are hopeless, they're dim too. For example, if a football team is losing by fifty points, their chances of winning are dim.

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   What does dimming mean?

   • , dimmed, dim·ming. to become or grow dim or dimmer. (in wartime) to reduce the night illumination of (a city, ship, etc.) to make it less visible from the air or sea, as a protection from enemy aircraft or ships.

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

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   Learn the meaning of dim as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Dim can describe something that is not bright, not clear, or not clever.

   • English (US)

     adjective. us / dɪm / uk / dɪm / dimmer | dimmest. dim...

   • Znaczenie Dim, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     dim definicja: 1. not giving or having much light: 2. If...

   • Dim Spanish Translation

     DIM translate: tenue, borroso, atenuar, atenuarse, tenue...

   • The Dim and Distant Past

     THE DIM AND DISTANT PAST definition: 1. a time in the past...

   • Dim: German Translation

     dim - translate into German with the English-German...

   • Dim: French Translation

     DIM translate: sombre, flou/floue, baisser, faible, vague,...

   • Dim: Russian Translation

     DIM translate: тусклый , тупой , тускнеть, притушить . Learn...

   • Dim: Thai Translation

     DIM translate: มัว; ไม่แจ่มชัด, เบาปัญญา, ทำให้มัว;...

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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.

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   DIM is an adjective that means not bright, clear, or intelligent. It can also be a verb that means to make something dim or switch headlights to low beam. Learn more about the origin, usage, and idioms of DIM.

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   Dim means not bright or clear, or something you remember slightly, but not very well. It can also mean stupid. See how to use dim in sentences and translations in different languages.