noun
dimness
Dimness (noun) means a lack of brightness, clarity, or sharpness.
noun
1
A lack of brightness, clarity, or sharpness.
2
The quality of a place or light being so weak it is almost dark.
3
(informal) A lack of intelligence; slow-wittedness.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English dymnes, dymnesse, which developed from Old English dimnes, dymnys, dimness (“dimness, darkness, obscurity”); equivalent to dim plus -ness.
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duskiness
faintness
subduedness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of dimness?
"dimness" (noun) means a lack of brightness, clarity, or sharpness.
What is another word for dimness?
Other words for "dimness" include duskiness, faintness, subduedness.
What is the opposite of dimness?
Opposites of "dimness" include brightness, sharpness, acuity, cleverness, intelligence.
What are the different meanings of dimness?
"dimness" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lack of brightness, clarity, or sharpness; 2. The quality of a place or light being so weak it is almost dark; 3. (informal) A lack of intelligence; slow-wittedness.
