dimmed
adjective
Simple meaning
Made dim or less bright.
Pronunciation
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dimdIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɪmd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adjective
Made dim or less bright
“The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation.”
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Made dim or less bright
Used this way, dimmed is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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