Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Faint.
How to pronounce faint:
US
Faint - as a noun
A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliquium21swoon8syncope14Faint - as an adjective satellite
Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
Example: "A faint outline"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weak11Lacking clarity or distinctness
Example: "A dim figure in the distance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dim6shadowy17vague9wispy13Weak and likely to lose consciousness
Example: "Suddenly felt faint from the pain"
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light9light-headedlightheadedswooning12Indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
Example: "A faint clue to the origin of the mystery"
Lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Example: "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faint-heartedfainthearted19timid8Faint - as a verb
Faint - as an adjective
(of a being) lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Example: "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
Example: "There was a faint red light in the distance."
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy
Example: "Faint efforts"
Slight; minimal.
Example Sentences
"She fell to the ground in a faint."
"He suffered a faint during the long ceremony."
"The doctor helped the patient recover from a faint."
"The heat caused her to feel faint."
"He was diagnosed with vasovagal faint."
Word Game Points
Is FAINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FAINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FAINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFAINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FAINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faint is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFAINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
