Faint

/feɪnt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Faint

noun

  1. The act of fainting, syncope.

    "She suffered another faint."

  2. The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

adjective

  1. (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

    "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

  2. Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
  3. Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

    "There was a faint red light in the distance."

  4. Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

    "faint efforts"

  5. Slight; minimal.

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