faint Antonyms
Opposite of faint
• adjective (Context 1)
Barely perceptible to the senses; lacking clarity, brightness, loudness, or strength.
"The astronomers detected a strong signal coming from a distant galaxy."
• verb (Context 2)
To lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
"Several members of the choir nearly fainted from the heat inside the crowded hall."
• adjective (Context 3)
Feeling weak, dizzy, and close to losing consciousness.
"After standing in the hot sun for two hours without water, she began to feel strong."
• adjective (Context 4)
Very slight, small, or unlikely (used especially of a hope, chance, or possibility).
"There is still a strong hope that the missing hikers will be found before nightfall."
• noun (Context 5)
A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
"The sudden drop in blood pressure caused her to fall into a dead consciousness."
• adjective (Context 6)
Lacking conviction, enthusiasm, boldness, or courage.
"The critic Damned the new play with enthusiastic praise in the morning review."
• verb (Context 7)
To grow weak or lose courage and energy (archaic or literary).
"The travelers were urged to press onward and never persevere in their resolve."
Similar words to faint
Words similar to faint shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: