dimness

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Eigenschaft schwacher Beleuchtung, mangelnder Helligkeit oder geringen Kontrasts bezeichnet, sowie eine verringerte Intensität von Licht oder Klang.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being poorly illuminated, lacking brightness or contrast, or having reduced intensity of light or sound.

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1. Poor illuminationB1formal

   The state of being poorly lit or lacking sufficient light.

   Dunkelheit

   • The dimness of the room made it hard to read.
   • He adjusted the lamp to reduce the dimness.
   • The dimness of the hallway gave it a mysterious feel.

   Synonymedarknessdullnessduskinessfaintnessgloomgloominessmurkinessobscurityshadowiness

   Antonymebrightnessbrillianceilluminationlightluminosityradiance

2. Reduced intensityB2formal

   The property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity.

   Dumpfheit

   • The dimness of the headlights made driving at night dangerous.
   • The dimness of the music added to the calm atmosphere.
   • She noticed the dimness of the screen and increased the brightness.

   Synonymedullnessfaintnesssubduednessweakness

   Antonymebrightnessbrillianceclarityintensityluminosity

3. Lack of contrastB2formal

   The quality of being dim or lacking contrast, often in visual contexts.

   Mangel an Kontrast

   • The dimness of the photograph made it difficult to see details.
   • The dimness of the painting gave it a soft, dreamlike quality.
   • He adjusted the monitor to fix the dimness and improve contrast.

   Synonymedullnessflatness

   Antonymeclaritydistinctnesssharpnessvividness