dim

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dim

(adjective, verb)

Meaning

not bright or clear

Example

"The room was so dim that I could barely see the books on the shelves."

Synonyms

dullfaint

Antonyms

brightclear

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'dima', meaning dark or obscure.
Related word forms
  • verb: dimmed
  • noun: dimness

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