DIM, a. [See Damp.] 1. Not seeing clearly; having the vision obscured and indistinct.When Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim. Genesis 27.2. Not clearly seen; obscure; imperfectly seen or discovered; as a dim prospect.3. Somewhat dark; dusky; not luminous; as a dim shade.4. Dull of apprehension; having obscure conceptions.The understanding is dim.5. Having its luster obscured; sullied; tarnished.How is the gold become dim? Lamentations 4.DIM, v.t. 1. To cloud; to impair the powers of vision; as, to dim the eyes.2. To obscure; as, to dim the sight; to dim the prospect.3. To render dull the powers of conception.4. To make less bright; to obscure.Each passion dimmed his face.5. To render less bright; to tarnish or sully; as, to dim gold.
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