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Meaning of fainter

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fainter

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

    Example: I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.

  2. Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

  3. Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

    Example: There was a faint red light in the distance.

  4. Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

    Example: faint efforts

noun

Definitions

  1. One who faints.