dim

The definition of dim is not bright, somewhat dark or unclear.

(adjective)

An example of something dim is a fading light.

Dim means to make or become darker.

(verb)

An example of dim is to lower the lights.

Dim is defined as headlights on a low beam.

(noun)

An example of a dim is a low level headlight beam on a car.

See dim in Webster's New World College Dictionary

not bright; somewhat dark
not clear or distinct in character; lacking definition, distinction, strength, etc.
without luster; dull
not clearly seen, heard, perceived, or understood; vague
not clearly seeing, hearing, understanding, etc.
not likely to turn out well: dim prospects
Informal lacking intelligence; stupid

Origin: ME < OE, akin to ON dimmr, dark < IE base *dhem-, to be dusty, misty > damp, Ger dunkel, dark

transitive verb dimmed, dimming

intransitive verb

to grow dim

noun

Related Forms:

See dim in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective dim·mer, dim·mest

a. Lacking in brightness: a dim room.
b. Emitting only a small amount of light; faint: a dim lightbulb.
Lacking luster; dull and subdued.
a. Faintly outlined; indistinct: a dim figure in the distance.
b. Obscure to the mind or the senses: a dim recollection of the accident.
Lacking sharpness or clarity of understanding or perception. See Synonyms at dark.
Lacking keenness or vigor.
Negative, unfavorable, or disapproving: took a dim view of their prospects.
Slang Dull; dimwitted.