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DIMS

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Dims.

Dims - as an adjective

Made dim or less bright

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dimmed12

Dims - 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

Dims - 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)

Example Sentences

"He dims the lights in the theater before the show starts."
"She dims the screen brightness on her phone to conserve battery."
"The sunset dims the colors of the sky."
"The cloud cover dims the sunlight during the day."
"He dims the overhead lights to reduce energy consumption."
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Word Game Points

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

DIMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DIMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dims is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DIMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dims is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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