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faintish

/ˈfeɪn.tɪʃ/
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• adjective

1

Somewhat faint, weak, or dizzy; feeling slightly close to losing consciousness.

Example

"After standing in the hot sun for two hours without water, she began to feel faintish and sat down in the shade."

2

Slightly dim, indistinct, or barely perceptible to the senses.

Example

"A faintish glow appeared on the eastern horizon just before dawn."

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