noun
dimming
DIH-mihng
Dimming (noun) means the process of a light, or something figurative, gradually becoming less bright or intense. Example: “The gradual dimming of the theater signaled the show was about to start.”
noun
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The process of a light, or something figurative, gradually becoming less bright or intense.
"The gradual dimming of the theater signaled the show was about to start."
How to use dimming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of growing dimmer.
Common pairings
gradual dimming
automatic dimming
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Word forms
- Plural
- dimmings
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Rhymes for dimming
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What does “dimming” mean?
The word “dimming” means the process of a light, or something figurative, gradually becoming less bright or intense. In plain terms, the act or process of growing dimmer.
How do you pronounce “dimming”?
“Dimming” is pronounced DIH-mihng (/ˈdɪmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dimming” in a sentence?
Here is “dimming” used in a sentence: “The gradual dimming of the theater signaled the show was about to start.”
What part of speech is “dimming”?
“Dimming” is a noun.
