Cool MateMeaning of Dim
Not bright; lacking in light or clarity.
In simple words: Not bright or clear; hard to see.
Dim in a sentence
- The room was dim, making it hard to read the book.
- She noticed the dim light of the stars in the sky.
- His hopes for the project grew dim as time went on.
- The future looked dim without any plans.
- The dim colors of the painting gave a moody feel.
How to use Dim
Used to describe low light levels or unclear situations. Typically neutral, but can be used in more poetic contexts. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a dim light bulb that flickers and doesn’t shine bright.
Related words
Collocations with Dim
- dim light
- dim room
- dim memory
- dim hope
- dim vision
Common mistakes with Dim
- Confused with 'dull' when referring to colors.
- Used incorrectly as a verb.
- Misunderstood as only meaning 'dark'.
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Dim in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
خافت, باهت
مش مشرق أو واضح؛ صعب الرؤية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Dim
কম উজ্জ্বল বা স্পষ্ট; দেখতে অসুবিধা।
- GermanDeutsch
Dunkel, schwach
Nicht hell oder klar; schwer zu sehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Tenue, apagado, poco claro
No muy brillante o claro; difícil de ver.
- Persianفارسی
کم نور، تاریک
کم نور یا واضح نیست؛ دیدن سخت است.
- FrenchFrançais
Faible, Sombre
Pas lumineux ou clair ; difficile à voir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मंद
तेज या स्पष्ट नहीं; देखने में मुश्किल।
- ItalianItaliano
Fioco, Smorzato
Non luminoso o chiaro; difficile da vedere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fraco, Baixo, Pouco claro
Não muito brilhante ou claro; difícil de ver.
- RussianРусский
Тусклый, неяркий
Неяркий или нечеткий; трудно разглядеть.
- Urduاردو
دھندلا، کم روشنی والا
کم روشن یا صاف نہ ہو؛ دیکھنے میں مشکل ہو۔
- Chinese中文
昏暗的, 模糊的
不亮或不清楚；难以看清。
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Frequently asked questions about Dim
What does Dim mean?
Not bright or clear; hard to see.
What is the definition of Dim?
Not bright; lacking in light or clarity.
How do you use Dim in a sentence?
The room was dim, making it hard to read the book.
Can you give another example of Dim?
She noticed the dim light of the stars in the sky.
What are synonyms for Dim?
Common alternatives include faint, weak, blurred, obscure, cloudy.
What is the opposite of Dim?
Opposite meanings include bright, clear, luminous.
What words go with Dim?
It commonly pairs with dim light, dim room, dim memory, dim hope, dim vision.
What are common mistakes when using Dim?
Confused with 'dull' when referring to colors. Used incorrectly as a verb. Misunderstood as only meaning 'dark'.
How do you pronounce Dim?
US: //dɪm//, UK: //dɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Dim?
Used to describe low light levels or unclear situations. Typically neutral, but can be used in more poetic contexts. Avoid in formal writing.