CEFR B2

dim

adjective

Meaning

Not shining brightly or clearly; faint.

Examples

The only light came from a dim candle on the table.
He had only a dim recollection of his childhood.

Synonyms: faint, pale, gloomy, subdued

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dim (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪm/

Definition

Not shining brightly or clearly; faint.

Examples

The only light came from a dim candle on the table.
He had only a dim recollection of his childhood.
The distant city lights were dim against the dark sky.

How to Use dim

dim down (phrasal verb): To make or become less bright or clear. — "The stage lights dimmed down as the actors entered."
dim view of (prepositional phrase): To have a negative or critical opinion about something or someone. — "The manager took a dim view of the employee's repeated lateness."

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