dim
Comparative
dimmer
Superlative
dimmest
1
lacking brightness or sufficient light
- The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
- The room grew dim as the sun set behind the horizon.
- The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead.
- The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.
2
lacking brightness or mental sharpness
- His dim responses during the class indicated a struggle to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject.
- In the debate, he presented dim arguments that failed to address the nuanced aspects of the issue.
- The team leader noticed the member's dim responses to the project requirements, raising concerns about their contribution.
- He made a dim remark that revealed his lack of understanding of the topic.
- The dim character in the movie provided comic relief with his silly antics.
3
(of an object or shape) not clearly seen because of distance, darkness, etc.
- The dim outline of the mountains appeared through the fog.
- As she walked further away, the details of the dim figure became harder to discern.
- He could make out a dim shape moving in the darkness of the hallway.
- The outline of the ship was dim, barely visible against the foggy backdrop of the sea.
- She could make out a dim figure in the distance, but it was too far to identify.
4
(of light or color) lacking intensity or not easily perceptible
- The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
- The dim hue of the sunset painted the sky in muted shades of orange and purple.
- She noticed the dim reflection of her face in the fogged-up window.
- They gathered around the dim glow of the campfire, sharing stories under the stars.
- The dim colors of the painting created a melancholic atmosphere in the gallery.
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5
conveying a sense of bleakness or lack of optimism about future possibilities
- The dim prospects of finding a solution to the problem left everyone feeling disheartened.
- The dim forecast for the company’s growth led to skepticism about its future.
- The dim prospects of achieving their dream weighed heavily on their spirits.
- His dim outlook on the project made it hard for the team to stay motivated.
- The dim news about the endangered species highlighted the urgency of conservation efforts.
6
(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused
- After a long day at work, her eyes looked dim from exhaustion.
- The dim gaze of the elderly man suggested he had seen too much in his lifetime.
- His dim eyes hinted at his lack of sleep and overall fatigue.
- She stared into the distance with dim eyes, lost in thought.
7
(of a sound) muffled or lacking in clarity and sharpness
- The music from the party was dim, barely reaching my ears through the closed window.
- As I walked away, the voices behind me grew dim, fading into the background.
- The dim sound of the train horn signaled its departure from a distance.
- In the quiet of the night, the dim rustling of leaves became almost imperceptible.
- His voice was dim and hard to hear over the clatter of dishes in the busy restaurant.