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Meaning of dimmest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dimmest

Pronunciation:/ˈdɪmɪst/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not bright or colorful.

    Example: The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.

  2. Not smart or intelligent.

    Example: He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid.

  3. Indistinct, hazy or unclear.

    Example: His vision grew dimmer as he aged.

  4. Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lessened, reduced

    Example: The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.

  2. Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable

    Example: She felt diminished by the report card.

  3. Reduced by a semitone