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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (1)

1. made dim or less bright;
- Example: "the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"
- Example: "dimmed headlights"
- Example: "we like dimmed lights when we have dinner"
[syn: dimmed, dim]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dim \Dim\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimming.] 1. To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse. [1913 Webster] A king among his courtiers, who dims all his attendants. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Now set the sun, and twilight dimmed the ways. --Cowper. [1913 Webster] 2. To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of. [1913 Webster] Her starry eyes were dimmed with streaming tears. --C. Pitt. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

dimmed adj 1: made dim or less bright; "the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"; "dimmed headlights"; "we like dimmed lights when we have dinner" [syn: dimmed, dim] [ant: bright, undimmed]