adj.
(dimmer, dimmest)
- (of a light or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly.
▸made difficult to see by darkness, shade, or distance.
▸(of the eyes) not able to see clearly.
- not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind:
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dim memories.
- informal stupid; unintelligent.
v.
(dims, dimming, dimmed)
make or become dim.
▸N. Amer. dip (a vehicle's headlights).
Phrase
- take a dim view of
regard with disapproval.
Derivative
- dimly adv.
- dimmable adj.
- dimmish adj.
- dimness n.
Etymology
OE dim, dimm, of Gmc origin.
