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What is another word for Dim? – 141 Dim Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    faint weak feeble dull obscure vague indistinct hazy murky cloudy gloomy somber dismal dreary lackluster subdued muted muffled shaded shaded toned faintish pale washed blurry unclear ambiguous indefinite uncertain shadowy dark faintly dimly obscurely vaguely

    Meaning of Dim

    The primary meaning of the word "Dim" is to describe something as not bright or faint.

    Definitions

    • Giving little light, not bright or faint
    • Not clearly perceived or understood, obscure or vague
    • (Of a person's mind or memory) not clear or strong

    Etymology of Dim

    The word "Dim" originated from Old English "dim(m)" which means "not bright, obscure", also related to Old Norse "dimma" meaning "to grow dark", and is possibly connected to the Proto-Germanic word "dimiz" and Proto-Indo-European root "dhem-" which means "to smoke, be dark".

    Example Uses

    • The dim lighting in the restaurant made it difficult to read the menu.
    • Her eyesight was dim due to the cataract.
    • The dim memories of his childhood were all that remained.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bright radiant shining dazzling brilliant luminous resplendent glowing sparkling shining luminous clear distinct sharp vivid intense strong powerful bold vibrant flashy garish showy gaudy glaring harsh

    Related Nouns

    light brightness glow shine radiance luminosity beam ray gleam sparkle glimmer flicker flame ember glare haze cloud mist fog murk gloom shadow darkness blackness faintness weakness

    Related Verbs

    flicker gleam glow shine sparkle glimmer dim darken fade dwindle decrease lessen reduce lower soften mute muffle shade tone obscure cloud veil hide conceal

    Related Adjectives

    bright dull faint feeble weak strong vivid sharp clear distinct obscure vague indistinct hazy murky cloudy gloomy somber dismal dreary lackluster subdued muted muffled shaded faintish pale washed blurry unclear