Dimness

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪmnəs/

Definitions of dimness

noun a state or quality of being dim; lack of brightness or clarity

Example Sentences

A1 The dimness of the room made it hard to see.

A2 She felt a sense of unease in the dimness of the forest.

B1 The dimness of the streetlights made the neighborhood feel unsafe.

B2 The dimness of the theater added to the mysterious atmosphere of the play.

C1 The dimness of the old library created a cozy reading environment.

C2 The dimness of the candlelit room added a romantic ambiance to the dinner.

Examples of dimness in a Sentence

formal The dimness of the room made it difficult to read the small print.

informal I couldn't find my keys in the dimness of the hallway.

slang Let's turn on some lights, I can't see anything in this dimness.

figurative The dimness of his memory prevented him from recalling the events clearly.

Grammatical Forms of dimness

• plural: dimnesses
• comparative: dimmer
• superlative: dimmest
• present tense: dim
• future tense: will dim
• perfect tense: has dimmed
• continuous tense: is dimming
• singular: dimness
• positive degree: dim
• infinitive: to dim
• gerund: dimming
• participle: dimmed

Origin and Evolution of dimness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dimness' originated from the Old English word 'dimnes', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'dimnaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dimness' has retained its original meaning of lack of brightness or clarity, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a lack of intelligence or understanding.