DIM


Meaning of DIM in English

■ adjective ( ~mer , ~mest )

1》 (of a light or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly.

↘made difficult to see by darkness, shade, or distance.

↘(of the eyes) not able to see clearly.

2》 not clearly recalled or formulated in the mind: ~ memories.

3》 informal stupid; unintelligent.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ming , ~med ) make or become ~.

↘ N. Amer. dip (a vehicle's headlights).

Phrases

take a ~ view of regard with disapproval.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~mable adjective

~mish adjective

~ness noun

Origin

OE ~ , ~m , of Gmc origin.

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