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Webster 1913 Edition


Dimness

Dim′ness

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Noun.
[AS.
dimness
.]
1.
The state or quality [GREEK] being dim; lack of brightness, clearness, or distinctness; dullness; obscurity.
Syn. – Darkness; obscurity; gloom. See
Darkness
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Dimness

DIMNESS

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Noun.
1.
Dullness of sight; as the dimness of the eyes.
2.
Obscurity of vision; imperfect sight; as the dimness of a view.
3.
Faintness; imperfection; as the dimness of a color.
4.
Want of brightness; as the dimness of gold or silver.
5.
Want of clear apprehension; stupidity; as the dimness of perception.

Definition 2024


dimness

dimness

English

Noun

dimness (countable and uncountable, plural dimnesses)

  1. The state of being dim, poorly illuminated, almost dark.

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