dim

Describes something that lacks brightness or clarity; can also refer to a person who is not very intelligent.

ruОписывает что-то, лишённое яркости или чёткости; также может относиться к человеку, который не очень умён.esDescribe algo que carece de brillo o nitidez; también puede referirse a una persona que no es muy inteligente.frQualifie quelque chose de peu lumineux ou de peu net ; peut aussi se dire d'une personne peu intelligente.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht hell oder nicht klar ist; kann sich auch auf eine Person beziehen, die nicht sehr intelligent ist.ptDescreve algo sem brilho ou nitidez; também pode se referir a uma pessoa de pouca inteligência.zh形容光线昏暗、不亮；也指事物模糊不清；还可以指人愚笨、不机灵。arيصف شيئًا يفتقر إلى السطوع أو الوضوح؛ وقد يُستعمل لوصف شخص قليل الذكاء أو بطيء الفهم.

1. Lacking brightness A2 formal

   Not bright or clear; having or giving little light.

   • The room was dim, lit only by a single candle.
   • The dim streetlights made it hard to see the path.
   • Her eyes adjusted to the dim light of the cave.

   ruТусклыйespoco luminoso, oscurofrPeu lumineux, sombredeDunkel, schwach beleuchtetptOpacozh暗淡arخافت

   المرادفات: dullduskyfaintgloomymurkyobscurepaleshadowyweak

   الأضداد: brightbrilliantclearglowinglightluminousradiantshiningvivid

2. Not clear or distinct B1 formal

   Difficult to see, hear, or understand; vague.

   • I have only a dim memory of that event.
   • The details of the contract are dim in my mind.
   • Through the fog, the outline of the ship was dim.

   ruСмутныйespoco claro, tenuefrpeu clair, indistinctdeUnklarptVagozh模糊的arغامض

   المرادفات: blurredfainthazyindistinctmuzzyobscureshadowyunclearvague

   الأضداد: brightcleardistinctlucidsharpvivid

3. Lacking intelligence B1 informal

   Informal term for someone who is not very smart or slow to understand.

   • He's a bit dim when it comes to math.
   • Don't be so dim; the answer is obvious.
   • She felt dim for not understanding the joke.

   ruТуповатыйespoco inteligentefrPeu intelligentdeBeschränktptMeio devagarzh迟钝的arبليد الذهن

   المرادفات: brainlessdensedullobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligent

   الأضداد: brightcleverintelligentsharpsmart

• dimmer comparative form
• dimmest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less bright or distinct, or to reduce the intensity of light.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению яркости или чёткости, или снижению интенсивности света.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la intensidad de la luz o hacer algo menos brillante, o para expresar que algo se vuelve menos claro o nítido.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la luminosité ou la netteté, ou de diminuer l'intensité de la lumière.deDeutsches Verb, das die Verringerung der Helligkeit, Klarheit oder Intensität von Licht oder Farben bezeichnet; auch im übertragenen Sinn für das Schwächerwerden von Erinnerungen, Hoffnungen oder Gefühlen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir o brilho ou a nitidez de algo, ou diminuir a intensidade da luz.zh动词，表示使光线变暗、降低亮度或清晰度，也指光线本身变暗，或使强度、希望等减弱。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على تقليل سطوع الضوء أو وضوح الرؤية أو الصورة، أو خفض شدة الإضاءة.

1. Reduce light B1 formal

   To make or become less bright or less intense in light.

   • She dimmed the lights for the movie.
   • The driver dimmed his headlights for oncoming traffic.
   • The screen dims automatically to save battery.

   ruПриглушитьesatenuar la luzfrDiminuer la lumièredeDämmenptDiminuir a luzzh调暗arتخفيت الضوء

   المرادفات: bedimclouddarkendullfadelowerobscureshade

   الأضداد: brightenilluminatelighten

2. Fade or weaken B2 formal

   To become less clear, strong, or vivid.

   • His memory of the event dimmed over time.
   • The colors of the painting have dimmed with age.
   • Her enthusiasm for the project began to dim after the setbacks.

   ruТускнетьesdebilitarse, atenuarsefrs'affaiblir, s'estomperdeSchwächer werdenptEnfraquecerzh变暗arيَخْفُت

   المرادفات: blurclouddiminishdulldwindlefadelessenobscurepalewaneweaken

   الأضداد: brightenclarifyintensifysharpenstrengthen

• dimmed past participle
• dimmed past simple
• dimming present participle
• dims third person singular