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
- a dim light beside the bed
Synonyms
- subdued
- switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam (verb)
Synonyms
- dip
- make dim by comparison or conceal (verb)
Synonyms
- blind
- slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity (adjective)
Examples
- never met anyone quite so dim
Synonyms
- dense
- dull
- dumb
- obtuse
- slow
- lacking clarity or distinctness (adjective)
Examples
- a dim figure in the distance
Synonyms
- faint
- shadowy
- vague
- wispy
- become vague or indistinct (verb)
Synonyms
- blur
- slur
- offering little or no hope (adjective)
Examples
- took a dim view of things
Synonyms
- black
- bleak
- made dim or less bright (adjective)
Examples
- the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation
- dimmed headlights
- we like dimmed lights when we have dinner
Synonyms
- dimmed
- become dim or lusterless (verb)
Examples
- the lights dimmed and the curtain rose
- make dim or lusterless (verb)
Examples
- Time had dimmed the silver
See definition of dim in Merriam Webster