Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 6

   • D

     2

   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of dim as an adjective, verb, and noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Dim can mean not bright, not clear, not clever, or not positive.

   • English (US)

     DIM meaning: 1. not giving or having much light: 2. If your...

   • Znaczenie Dim, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Dim: French Translation

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

   • Dim: Catalan Translation

     dim - definition, audio pronunciation and more for dim: 1....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dimDim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dim

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word dim as an adjective, verb, noun, and abbreviation. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of dim.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of dim as an adjective, verb, and adverb in English. Find out how to use dim to describe light, memory, intelligence, or mood, and see examples from different sources.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › dimDim - definition of dim by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › dim

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the word dim, which can be an adjective, verb, or noun. Find out how to use dim to describe light, vision, intelligence, or mood, and how to switch headlights to dim.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dimDim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dim

   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. 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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDIM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of dim as an adjective (not bright, stupid) and a verb (to become less bright). See how to use dim in sentences and translations in different languages.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondim adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective dim, which can describe light, shape, eyes, memories, person or situation. See examples, synonyms and idioms with dim.