Definition of dim

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• dim is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
• dim is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
• dim is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of dim

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a dim light beside the bed

  Synonyms

  1. subdued
• switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. dip
• make dim by comparison or conceal (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. blind
• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity (adjective)

  Examples

  1. never met anyone quite so dim

  Synonyms

  1. dense
  2. dull
  3. dumb
  4. obtuse
  5. slow
• lacking clarity or distinctness (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a dim figure in the distance

  Synonyms

  1. faint
  2. shadowy
  3. vague
  4. wispy
• become vague or indistinct (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. blur
  2. slur
• offering little or no hope (adjective)

  Examples

  1. took a dim view of things

  Synonyms

  1. black
  2. bleak
• made dim or less bright (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation
  2. dimmed headlights
  3. we like dimmed lights when we have dinner

  Synonyms

  1. dimmed
• become dim or lusterless (verb)

  Examples

  1. the lights dimmed and the curtain rose
• make dim or lusterless (verb)

  Examples

  1. Time had dimmed the silver

See definition of dim in Merriam Webster