dim

[US]/dɪm/
[UK]/dɪm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not bright, not clear or distinct
vt. & vi. to make or become less bright, to make or become blurry

Phrases & Collocations

dim light

dim room

dim screen

dim sum

Example Sentences

the dim drone of their voices.

dim light of a candle

the dim outline of a building

a dim figure in the distance.

a dim recollection of the accident.

a dim figure in the dark kitchen.

He sat in a dim corner.

took a dim view of their prospects.

I have a dim recollection of it.

the matter was in the dim and distant past.

in the dim light it was difficult to make out the illustration.

nickel-and-dimed the project to death.

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A dim light came from afar.

her face was softened by the dim light.

she had dim memories of that time.

Real-world Examples

Unfortunately, the brilliance that Bathilda exhibited earlier in her life has now dimmed.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

How do we dim the lights?

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Even this hideous place can't dim your charming girlish spirit.

Source: American Horror Story Season 1

The moon barely dims as it enters this part.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

He whispered, while our eyes were dim.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

" Not far now! " shouted Hermione, as they emerged into a dim, dank clearing.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Instead of a dim glow we now see countless stars.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

Nor has its promise of riches dimmed: average pay at Goldman last year was $400,000.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The light is too dim for me to see.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

The light is too dim for me to read.

Source: IELTS vocabulary example sentences

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