First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1dim
adjective \ˈdim\
: not bright or clear : not seen clearly
: not understood or remembered in a clear way
: not likely to to be good or successful
dim·merdim·mest
Full Definition of DIM
1
a : emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light <dim stars> <a dim lamp> <a dim hallway> b : dull, lusterless <dim colors> c : lacking pronounced, clear-cut, or vigorous quality or character <a dim echo of the past>
2
a : seen indistinctly <a dim outline> b : perceived by the senses or mind indistinctly or weakly : faint <had only a dim notion of what was going on> c : having little prospect of favorable result or outcome <a dim future> d : characterized by an unfavorable, skeptical, or pessimistic attitude —usually used in the phrase take a dim view of
3
: not perceiving clearly and distinctly <dim eyes>
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Origin of DIM
Middle English, from Old English dimm; akin to Old High German timber dark
2dim
verb
: to make (a light) less bright or to become less bright
: to make (something) less strong or clear or to become less strong or clear
dimmeddim·ming
Full Definition of DIM
transitive verb
1
: to make dim or lusterless
2
: to reduce the light from
intransitive verb
: to become dim
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First Known Use of DIM
before 12th century
3dim
noun
4dim
abbreviation
Definition of DIM
1
dimension
2
diminished
3
diminuendo
4
diminutive
DIMMING Defined for Kids
1dim
adjective \ˈdim\
dim·merdim·mest
Definition of DIM for Kids
1
: not bright or distinct : faint <a dim light>
2
: not seeing or understanding clearly <dim eyes> <He has only a dim awareness of the problem.>
— dim·ly adverb
— dim·ness noun
2dim
verb
dimmeddim·ming
Definition of DIM for Kids
: to make or become less bright or clear <Please dim the lights.> <His eyesight dimmed with age.>
Medical Dictionary
dim
abbreviation
Medical Definition of DIM
diminished
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