dim

adjective
UK: /dɪm/
US: /dɪm/

  1. Not bright; with little light.

    1. The lights are dim in the room.
    2. The future looked dim after the company lost major funding this quarter.

  2. Not clearly remembered or understood.

    1. I have a dim memory of that day.
    2. Her recollection of the accident was dim and unreliable due to the trauma.

  3. Not very clever.

    1. He's a bit dim, isn't he?
    2. The politician's dim understanding of the economic issues was evident during the debate.

Synonyms

dark faint vague stupid weaken obscure
dim verb

  1. To make or become less bright.

    1. Dim the lights, please.
    2. The street lights dim automatically at sunrise to conserve energy.

  2. To become less strong or clear.

    1. His enthusiasm dimmed over time.
    2. The hope of finding survivors dimmed as the search entered its third day.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dim" in English means: Not bright; with little light., Not clearly remembered or understood., Not very clever..

The phonetic transcription of "dim" is /dɪm/ in British English and /dɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dim": dark, faint, vague, stupid, weaken, obscure.

Example usage of "dim": "The lights are dim in the room.". More examples on the page.