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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.

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adjective dimmer, dimmest

  1. not bright; somewhat dark
  2. not clear or distinct in character; lacking definition, distinction, strength, etc.
  3. without luster; dull
  4. not clearly seen, heard, perceived, or understood; vague
  5. not clearly seeing, hearing, understanding, etc.
  6. not likely to turn out well: dim prospects
  7. 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

  1. to make dim
  2. to make seem dim, as by comparison
  3. to turn (headlights) down by switching from high to low beam

intransitive verb

to grow dim

noun

  1. Archaic dim light; dimness; dusk
  2. headlights on a low-beam setting

Related Forms:

  1. dimension
  2. diminutive
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adjective dim·mer, dim·mest
  1. a. Lacking in brightness: a dim room.
    b. Emitting only a small amount of light; faint: a dim lightbulb.
  2. Lacking luster; dull and subdued.
  3. a. Faintly outlined; indistinct: a dim figure in the distance.
    b. Obscure to the mind or the senses: a dim recollection of the accident.
  4. Lacking sharpness or clarity of understanding or perception. See Synonyms at dark.
  5. Lacking keenness or vigor.
  6. Negative, unfavorable, or disapproving: took a dim view of their prospects.
  7. Slang Dull; dimwitted.
tr. & intr.v. dimmed dimmed, dim·ming, dims
To make or become dim.
noun
  1. a. A parking light on a motor vehicle.
    b. A low beam.
  2. Archaic Dusk.

Origin: Middle English, from Old English.

Related Forms:

  • dimˈly adverb
  • dimˈness noun

abbreviation
  1. dimension
  2. diminished
  3. diminuendo
  4. diminutive
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abbreviation
Latin dimidius (half)
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dim - Phrases/Idioms

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see take a dim view.
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take a dim view of

to view skeptically, pessimistically, etc.
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