All dim synonyms
dim
D d verb dim
- tarnish β to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor.
- eclipse β Astronomy. the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse) or the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse) a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun. the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other.
- fade β to lose brightness or vividness of color.
- blur β A blur is a shape or area which you cannot see clearly because it has no distinct outline or because it is moving very fast.
- dull β not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- cloud β A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour.
- lower β to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- blear β to make (eyes or sight) dim with or as if with tears; blur
- muddy β abounding in or covered with mud.
- bedim β to make dim or obscure
- haze β vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc.: The victims were still in a haze and couldn't describe the accident.
- fog β a second growth of grass, as after mowing.
- becloud β to cover or obscure with a cloud
- obfuscate β to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy.
- pale β light-colored or lacking in color: a pale complexion; his pale face; a pale child. lacking the usual intensity of color due to fear, illness, stress, etc.: She looked pale and unwell when we visited her in the nursing home.
- befog β to surround with fog
adjective dim
- murky β dark, gloomy, and cheerless.
- gloomy β dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- shadowy β resembling a shadow in faintness, slightness, etc.: shadowy outlines.
- dusky β somewhat dark; having little light; dim; shadowy.
- dark β When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.
- darkish β slightly dark: a darkish color.
- blurred β to obscure or sully (something) by smearing or with a smeary substance: The windows were blurred with soot.
- cloudy β If it is cloudy, there are a lot of clouds in the sky.
- dingy β of a dark, dull, or dirty color or aspect; lacking brightness or freshness.
- faint β lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- fuzzy β of the nature of or resembling fuzz: a soft, fuzzy material.
- lackluster β lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- lacklustre β lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- vague β not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- dusk β the state or period of partial darkness between day and night; the dark part of twilight.
- faded β to lose brightness or vividness of color.
- gray β of a color between white and black; having a neutral hue.
- mat β a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- muted β silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
- obscured β (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
- overcast β overspread or covered with clouds; cloudy: an overcast day.
- sullied β to soil, stain, or tarnish.
- blah β You use blah, blah, blah to refer to something that is said or written without giving the actual words, because you think that they are boring or unimportant.
- bleary β If your eyes are bleary, they look dull or tired, as if you have not had enough sleep or have drunk too much alcohol.
- caliginous β dark; dim
- dreary β causing sadness or gloom.
- flat β horizontally level: a flat roof.
- ill-defined β badly or inadequately defined; vague: He confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts.
- indistinct β not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- lightless β without light or lights; receiving no light; dark.
- monotone β a vocal utterance or series of speech sounds in one unvaried tone.
- monotonous β lacking in variety; tediously unvarying: the monotonous flat scenery.
- opaque β not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
- tenebrous β dark; gloomy; obscure.