dim
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/dɪm/
🇬🇧
/dɪm/
adjective
R
not bright
The dim light made it hard to read.
R
not well lit
The dim room was hard to see in.
R
hard to see
I saw a dim figure in the dark.
R
poor eyesight
His vision became dim with age.
R
not clear in memory
I have a dim memory of that day.
R
not smart
He's a bit dim in class.
R
not hopeful
The dim outlook worried everyone.
verb
R
to make or become less bright
Please dim the lights for the movie.
R
to make or become less strong
His interest began to dim over time.
translation
not bright; not well lit; hard to see; poor eyesight; not clear in memory; not smart; not hopeful
to make or become less bright; to make or become less strong
Word Forms
3rd Present
dims
Past
dimmed
Perfect
dimmed
Progressive
dimming
Comparative
dimmer
Superlative
dimmest