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Meaning of dimmed
The primary meaning of the word "dimmed" is to make or become less bright or intense.
Etymology of dimmed
The word "dimmed" comes from the Old English word "dim(m)ian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dimjan", and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-" meaning "to blow" or "to smoke", possibly related to the idea of something being obscured or clouded.
Synonyms
faint
weak
feeble
obscure
vague
indistinct
hazy
murky
cloudy
gloomy
dismal
somber
subdued
muted
toned down
lowered
reduced
decreased
lessened
softened
muffled
stifled
smothered
quenched
extinguished
darkened
blacked out
shaded
shadowy
overcast
dismal
dreary
lackluster
dull
subdued
repressed
suppressed
restrained
checked
curbed
moderated
alleviated
mitigated
assuaged
allayed
relieved
Definitions
- Made or became less bright or intense, typically as a result of something blocking or absorbing the light
- Reduced in intensity, amount, or degree, often in a gradual or subtle way
- Made or became less sharp, clear, or distinct, often due to a lack of clarity or focus
Usage Examples
- The lights in the room dimmed suddenly, plunging us into darkness.
- Her enthusiasm dimmed as she realized the difficulty of the task.
- The dimmed headlights made it hard to see the road ahead.
Antonyms
brightened
intensified
increased
heightened
amplified
augmented
enhanced
strengthened
sharpened
clarified
illuminated
lightened
cheered
lifted
elevated
invigorated
revitalized
restored
renewed
reinforced
boosted
energized
activated
stimulated
excited
enlivened
quickened