Example: "The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"
To make something less bright.
Example: "He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
To become darker.
Example: "The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.