himmeä — meaning in English

English meaning

• dim adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
• dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
• matte adj Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.
• sickly adj Frequently ill, or generally weak and unhealthy.

Senses

himmeä is used for these senses in English:

• dim Not bright or colorful.
• dull Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
• matte (American spelling) Dull; not reflective of light.
• sickly Shedding a relatively small amount of light; (of light) not very bright.

dim — full definition

1. adjective Giving off or showing very little light; not bright.
2. adjective Not very intelligent or quick-witted.
3. adjective Unclear, faint, or hard to make out.
4. verb To make something less bright, or to become less bright.

dull — full definition

1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

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