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dim

The word “dim” has 1 syllable: dim

It's pronounced as /dɪm/

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In the thesaurus, “dim” has 221 synonyms and 148 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dim along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for dim

Antonyms for dim

Meanings of dim

  • noun
    1. Dimness.
  • verb
    1. To make something less bright.
    2. To become darker.
    3. To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct.
    4. To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
  • adjective
    1. Not bright or colorful.
    2. Not smart or intelligent.
    3. Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
    4. Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
    5. Lessened, reduced.
    6. Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable.
    7. Reduced by a semitone.

Example Sentences

  • The room was so dim that she had trouble reading the book.
  • His memory of childhood days began to grow dim over time.
  • A dim light flickered in the distance.
  • The future looked dim after the company’s financial loss.
  • Her eyes grew dim with exhaustion.

On this page you'll find 369 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dim, such as: ablaze, absurd, acute, adumbrate, agleam, aglitter, airheaded.

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