dim (v):become vague or indistinctSamplesThe distinction between the two theories blurred Related Words: blur, slur dim (v):make dim by comparison or conceal dim (v):make dim or lusterlessSamplesTime had dimmed the silver dim (v):become dim or lusterlessSamplesthe lights dimmed and the curtain rose dim (s):lacking clarity or distinctnessSamplesa dim figure in the distance.
only a faint recollection.
shadowy figures in the gloom.
saw a vague outline of a building through the fog.
a few wispy memories of childhood Related Words: faint, vague dim (s):slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuitySamplesso dense he never understands anything I say to him.
never met anyone quite so dim.
although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick.
dumb officials make some really dumb decisions.
he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse.
worked with the slow students Related Words: dense, dull, dumb, obtuse, slow dim (v):switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam dim (s):lacking in light; not bright or harshSamplesa dim light beside the bed.
subdued lights and soft music Related Words: subdued dim (a):made dim or less brightSamplesthe dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation.
dimmed headlights.
we like dimmed lights when we have dinner Related Words: med dim (s):offering little or no hopeSamplesthe future looked black.
prospects were bleak.
Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult.
took a dim view of things Related Word: bleak
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Happy wife, happy life
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If you have a happy or good life partner, you will be happy and contented