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- dim1 [dım] adj comparative dimmer superlative dimmest▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(dark)¦2¦(shape)¦3 take a dim view of something4 dim recollection/awareness etc5¦(eyes)¦6¦(future chances)¦7 in the dim and distant past8¦(not intelligent)¦▬▬▬▬▬▬▬[: Old English;]1.) ¦(DARK)¦fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well≠ ↑bright▪ in the dim light of the early dawn▪ a dim glow2.) ¦(SHAPE)¦a dim shape is one which is not easy to see because it is too far away, or there is not enough light▪ The dim outline of a building loomed up out of the mist.3.) take a dim view of sthto disapprove of something▪ Miss Watson took a dim view of Paul's behaviour.4.) dim recollection/awareness etca memory or understanding of something that is not clear in your mind= ↑vague▪ Laura had a dim recollection of someone telling her this before.5.) ¦(EYES)¦literary dim eyes are weak and cannot see well▪ Isaac was old and his eyes were dim.6.) ¦(FUTURE CHANCES)¦if your chances of success in the future are dim, they are not good▪ Prospects for an early settlement of the dispute are dim.7.) in the dim and distant pasta very long time ago - used humorously8.) ¦(NOT INTELLIGENT)¦ informalnot intelligent▪ You can be really dim sometimes!>dimly adv▪ a dimly lit room▪ She was only dimly aware of the risk.>dimness n [U]dim 2dim2 v past tense and past participle dimmed present participle dimming1.) [I and T]if a light dims, or if you dim it, it becomes less bright▪ The lights in the theatre began to dim.2.) [I and T]if a feeling, quality etc dims or is dimmed, it grows weaker or less▪ Even the rain could not dim their enthusiasm.▪ Hopes of a peaceful settlement have dimmed.3.) dim your headlights/lightsAmE to lower the angle of the front lights of your car, especially when someone is driving towards youBritish Equivalent: dip
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.