dimmer

[dim-er] / ˈdɪm ər /

ADJECTIVE

darkish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blurred cloudy dark dingy dull faint fuzzy gloomy lackluster murky shadowy vague

STRONG

dusk faded gray mat muted obscured overcast pale sullied tarnished

WEAK

blah bleary caliginous dreary dusky flat ill-defined indistinct lightless monotone monotonous opaque poorly lit tenebrous unclear unilluminated weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright cheerful clear distinct encouraging happy light lively luminous shining sparkling vivacious

WEAK

brilliant favorable good intelligent smart

ADJECTIVE

unfavorable with regard to opinion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depressing gloomy somber

STRONG

disapproving discouraging

WEAK

skeptical suspicious unpromising

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful encouraging happy joyful

WEAK

bright brilliant clear distinct favorable good intelligent light smart

ADJECTIVE

not very intelligent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull stupid

STRONG

slow

WEAK

boorish dense dim-witted doltish dumb oafish obtuse slow on uptake thick weak-minded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

intelligent smart

WEAK

bright brilliant clear distinct favorable good light

Example Sentences

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He recovered to fifth place but is now 69 points behind Piastri and his championship hopes are dimmer than ever, especially in the face of McLaren's consistently strong form.

From BBC

The prospects for peace seem dimmer by the hour.

From BBC

As unpopular as Trump is, the Democrats are viewed in an even dimmer light.

From Salon

The picture looks a bit dimmer without the bearded, smiling, swerving Kupp.

From Los Angeles Times

Due to Earth’s atmosphere, celestial objects appear dimmer as they rise and set, making it difficult to see even brighter planets until they move higher above the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times