Dim
/dɪm/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Dim
noun
verb
- To make something less bright.
"He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
- To become darker.
"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.
adjective
- Not bright or colorful.
"The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
- Not smart or intelligent.
"He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
- Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
"His vision grew dimmer as he aged."
- Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
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