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Definition of dimmer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
light controldevice for adjusting light intensity
- He turned the dimmer to reduce the room's brightness..
2.
car headlampsUK switch for changing car headlamp beamsUK
- He used the dimmer to switch to low beam.
Adjective
1.
less brighthaving less light or brightness
- The room became dimmer as the sun set.
2.
emotionless hopeful or positive
- The chances of success seemed dimmer with each passing day.
3.
visionless clear or distinct in vision
- His eyesight grew dimmer with age.
Images of dimmer
device for adjusting light intensity 
switch for changing car headlamp beams
Expressions with dimmer
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device to adjust light intensity
He turned the dimmer switch to create a romantic ambiance..
Origin of dimmer
English, dim (reduce light) + -er (agent suffix)
Examples of dimmer in a sentence
The dimmer was broken, leaving the lights at full brightness. She adjusted the dimmer for better visibility. The mechanic checked the dimmer during the car service. The dimmer lights created a cozy atmosphere. His flashlight grew dimmer as the battery died. His mood grew dimmer as the news unfolded.
The future looked dimmer after the announcement. The room became dimmer as the sun set. Her vision turned dimmer after the long day.
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- French:variateur, plus sombre, ...
- German:Dimmer, weniger hell, ...
- Italian:dimmer, più fioco, ...
- Spanish:atenuador, más tenue, ...
- Portuguese:dimmer, mais escuro, ...
- Chinese:调光器, 更暗, ...
- Japanese:調光器, 薄暗くなった, ...
- Arabic:مُخَفِّض الإِضاءة, أكثر بُهوتًا, ...
- Hebrew:דִּימֶר, עָמוּם יוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:светорегулятор, тусклее, ...
- Ukrainian:світлорегулятор, тьмяніший, ...
- Hindi:डिमर, मंद, ...
Definition of dim - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
lightingtr./intr. make or become less bright or cleartr./intr.
- The screen dimmed as the battery ran low.
2.
automobilestr. Dated UK switch car headlights to a lower beamtr. Dated UK
- Please dim your headlights for oncoming traffic.
3.
memorytr. make memories or hopes less clear or strongtr.
- Time dimmed his memories of the event.
Adjective
1.
lightnot bright or colorful
- The room was dim and hard to see in.
2.
clarityindistinct, hazy or unclear
- The dim outline of the mountain was visible.
3.
- He is a bit dim when it comes to math.
4.
viewDated disapproving or unfavorableDated
- She took a dim view of his actions.
Expressions with dim
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not clearly remembered or from a very long time ago
It is just a dim and distant memory now.
someone slow to understand things
She can be such a dim bulb sometimes.
vague recollection of something
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
negative opinion or outlook
She took a dim view of his behavior at the party.
disapprove of or not support something
Many teachers take a dim view of cheating.
light that is not bright
The room was filled with dim light.
reduce the brightness of vehicle headlights
He dimmed his lights as the car approached.
Chinese-style dumpling, popular in Australia, usually filled with meat and cabbage
He ordered a dim sim, an Australian favorite filled with meat and cabbage.
become less bright or less clear
As the sun set, the room began to grow dim.
little hope for success or improvement
With dim prospects, he worried about finding a job.
Cantonese meal with tea and small dishes
We went for dim sum on Sunday morning.
not quick to understand or seen as not clever
He is too dim-witted to solve this problem.
having weak or impaired vision
The dim-sighted man struggled to read the sign.
time long ago that is not clear in memory
In the dim and distant past, people used to travel by horse and carriage.
very small chance that something good will happen
They had only a dim hope of finding the lost dog.
bond issued outside China but denominated in Chinese yuan
The company raised capital by issuing a dim sum bond.
Origin of dim
Old English, dimm (dark, obscure)
Examples of dim in a sentence
Please dim the lamp during the movie. He forgot to dim the lights when entering the city. Drivers should dim their lights in foggy conditions. The tragedy dimmed her hopes for the future. Years apart dimmed their once vivid memories. The dim light made it difficult to read.
The dim hallway was eerie and quiet. The room was lit by a dim bulb. Her memory of the event was dim. The dim student struggled with the test. His dim ideas were not taken seriously. The teacher had a dim opinion of the proposal. His dim perspective on the project was evident.
View all translations of dim
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- French:assombrir, sombre, ...
- German:abdunkeln, dunkel, ...
- Italian:affievolirsi, fioco, ...
- Spanish:atenuar, tenue, ...
- Portuguese:escurecer, pouco iluminado, ...
- Chinese:变暗, 昏暗的, ...
- Japanese:暗くする, 薄暗い, ...
- Arabic:خَفَتَ, خافِت, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַמְעֵם, עָמוּם, ...
- Russian:тускнеть, тусклый, ...
- Ukrainian:тьмяніти, тьмяний, ...
- Hindi:मंद करना, मंद, ...
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