Definition

The condition of having low light or brightness, making things hard to see.

Example

The dimness of the room made it difficult to read the book.

Conversation

Did you notice the dimness in the room when the lights went out?

Yeah, it was pretty eerie sitting in the dark like that.

I had to use my phone's flashlight to see anything!

Same here! The dimness made everything feel so much more mysterious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dimness → It is formed from "dim" (from Old English *dimm*, meaning not bright or obscure) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "dimness" refers to the state of being not bright or having low light.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dim' which means not bright, and remember that 'dimness' describes the quality of being not bright.

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