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Definition of faintness

faintness

/ˈfeɪnt.nəs/
faint · ness
Adverb:faintly
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Adjective:faint
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faintness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of physical weakness, dizziness, or impending loss of consciousness.

Example

"A sudden wave of faintness forced her to sit down on the park bench until her vision cleared."

2

The quality of lacking brightness, loudness, clarity, or intensity, making something difficult to perceive.

Example

"Due to the extreme faintness of the distant galaxy, astronomers required a long exposure time to capture its image."

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• Rhymes for faintness

• Nearby Words

fainthearted
faintish
faintly
faintness
fair
fairgoer
fairground

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