dim
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.having very little light, making it difficult to see clearly.
adj.characterised by a low level of light; lacking brightness or clarity of illumination.
Simple“The light in the hallway was too dim to read the room numbers.”
In context“The dim glow from the streetlamp barely reached the far corner of the garden, leaving most of the path in deep shadow.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.not very intelligent or quick to understand things.
adj.lacking intellectual acuity or mental sharpness.
Simple“He is a nice guy, but he can be a bit dim when it comes to technology.”
In context“The character is portrayed as well-meaning but somewhat dim, often missing the obvious clues that the audience sees immediately.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.not clear in your mind, like a memory that is fading.
adj.lacking distinctness in the mind or senses; faint or indistinct.
Simple“I have a dim memory of visiting this park when I was a small child.”
In context“The distant mountains were only a dim outline against the grey morning sky.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to make a light less bright, or to become less bright yourself.
v.to reduce the intensity of a light source; may be used transitively or intransitively.
Simple“The lights began to dim just before the movie started.”
In context“The theatre manager instructed the technician to dim the house lights slowly to signal that the performance was about to begin.”
Antonyms
“Age has slowed her body, but it has not dimmed the songs that have stayed with her for more than seven decades.”