dimness

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество плохой освещённости, недостатка яркости или контраста, а также пониженной интенсивности света или звука.

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

uncountable

1. Poor illuminationB1formal

   The state of being poorly lit or lacking sufficient light.

   Тусклость

   • 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.

   Synonymsdarknessdullnessduskinessfaintnessgloomgloominessmurkinessobscurityshadowiness

   Antonymsbrightnessbrillianceilluminationlightluminosityradiance

2. Reduced intensityB2formal

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

   Тусклость

   • 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.

   Synonymsdullnessfaintnesssubduednessweakness

   Antonymsbrightnessbrillianceclarityintensityluminosity

3. Lack of contrastB2formal

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

   Недостаток контраста

   • 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.

   Synonymsdullnessflatness

   Antonymsclaritydistinctnesssharpnessvividness