dim
//dɪm//
Adjective
dimCanonical form
dimmerComparative
dimmestSuperlative
1
Not bright or clear; giving off or having little light.
The room was too dim to read in.
2
Not clearly seen or remembered; vague or indistinct.
I have only a dim memory of my childhood home.
3
(Informal) Not intelligent; slow to understand.
He's a bit dim, so you'll need to explain it slowly.
Verb
dimInfinitive
dimPresent tense
dimmedPast tense
dimmedPast participle
dimmingPresent participle
dimsThird-person singular
1
To make or become less bright or distinct.
The lights dimmed as the movie started.
2
To reduce the intensity of light.
She dimmed the lights to create a relaxing atmosphere.