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4 days ago · faint ( comparative fainter, superlative faintest) (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness. I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic. Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected. 1789, Robert Burns, to Dr. Blacklock: Faint heart ne'er won fair lady. Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
Definition of faint adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FAINT definition: 1. slight and not easy to notice, smell, hear, etc: 2. to feel very weak and as if you might fall…. Learn more.
FAINT definition: 1. slight and not easy to notice: 2. to feel very weak and as if you might fall down: 3. to…. Learn more.
Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint.
8 meanings: 1. lacking clarity, brightness, volume, etc 2. lacking conviction or force; weak 3. feeling dizzy or weak as if.... Click for more definitions.
Synonyms for FAINT: vague, hazy, pale, indistinct, dark, blurry, fuzzy, unclear; Antonyms of FAINT: clear, definite, obvious, distinct, evident, bright, plain, certain
