faint

verb
UK: /feɪnt/
US: /feɪnt/

  1. To lose consciousness for a short time, typically because of a drop in blood supply to the brain.

    1. I felt faint and had to sit down because of the heat
    2. She had a faint feeling that something terrible was about to happen.

  2. To become less strong or clear; to fade.

    1. Her smile began to faint as she heard the news
    2. The faint hope of rescue dwindled as days turned into nights.

Synonyms

dim pass out swoon pale unclear weak feeble delicate
faint adjective

  1. Not clearly seen, heard, or smelled; barely perceptible.

    1. I heard a faint noise like someone whispering my name
    2. There was a faint smell of perfume lingering in the room after she left.

  2. Lacking strength or vigor; weak.

    1. He gave a faint smile, but it didn't reach his eyes
    2. Despite their faint efforts, the team couldn't secure the victory.
faint noun

  1. A sudden loss of consciousness.

    1. She had a faint after standing for a long time
    2. The hot weather caused several people to have faints during the parade.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "faint" in English means: To lose consciousness for a short time, typically because of a drop in blood supply to the brain., To become less strong or clear; to fade..

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

Synonyms for "faint": dim, pass out, swoon, pale, unclear, weak, feeble, delicate.

Example usage of "faint": "I felt faint and had to sit down because of the heat". More examples on the page.