dim
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɪm// UK //dˈɪm// dim
v. having very little light, making it hard to see clearly. You use this to describe a room or a screen that is not bright.
v. characterised by a low level of light or lack of brightness. Often used to describe environments with limited visibility or the fading of a light source.
The lights in the theater became dim before the movie started.
We had to use our phone flashlights to read the menu in the dim restaurant.
The explorer struggled to navigate the cavern as his torch grew dim, casting long and flickering shadows against the damp limestone walls.
Usage
Commonly modifies nouns related to light sources or visibility; can also describe abstract concepts like memories or understanding.