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Definition of dimness

dimness

/ˈdɪm.nəs/
Adverb:dimly
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Plural:dimnesses
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Adjective:dim
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dimness Lexical Profile

dimness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being poorly lit, faint, or lacking brightness.

Example

"Our eyes took several minutes to adjust to the quiet dimness of the ancient cathedral."

2

A lack of clarity or sharpness in vision, memory, or perception.

Example

"The patient reported a gradual dimness of vision in his left eye over the past month."

3

A lack of intelligence, mental alertness, or comprehension (informal).

Example

"Despite the character's occasional dimness, his good-natured loyalty makes him endearing to the audience."

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• Rhymes for dimness

• Nearby Words

dimly
dimmable
dimmer
dimness
dimorphotheca
dimple
dimpled

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English dimnes ('darkness, gloom, obscurity'), formed from the adjective dim ('dark, gloomy') combined with the noun suffix -nes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dimness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dimness
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