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DIM

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Dim.

How to pronounce dim:

US

Dim - as an adjective

Made dim or less bright

Example: "The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dimmed12

Dim - as an adjective satellite

Lacking in light; not bright or harsh

Example: "A dim light beside the bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subdued11

Lacking clarity or distinctness

Example: "A dim figure in the distance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faint8shadowy17vague9wispy13

Offering little or no hope

Example: "The future looked black"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black13bleak11

Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Example: "So dense he never understands anything i say to him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dense6dull5dumb9obtuse8slow7

Dim - as a verb

Switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dip6

Become dim or lusterless

Example: "The lights dimmed and the curtain rose"

Make dim or lusterless

Example: "Time had dimmed the silver"

Make dim by comparison or conceal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blind8

Become vague or indistinct

Example: "The distinction between the two theories blurred"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blur6slur4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weaken13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dim - as a noun

Dimness.

Example Sentences

"I struggle to read in such dim lighting."
"He had a dim memory of the event."
"Her eyesight was becoming dim with age."
"The filmmaker used dim lighting to create a mysterious atmosphere."
"I couldn't see his face clearly in the dim light."
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Word Game Points

Is DIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is DIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dim is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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