dislimned
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪsˈlɪmnd/
KK: /dɪsˈlɪmnd/
adjective
Definition
Made unclear or lacking a clear outline, often appearing blurry or indistinct.
Example
The landscape appeared dislimned in the fog, with shapes blending into one another.
Conversation
Did you see that painting in the gallery?
Yes, it looked so dislimned and mysterious!
I thought the colors were beautiful, but the shapes were hard to define.
Exactly! It gave a really unique vibe to the whole room.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hazy
blurred
indistinct
Antonyms
clear
defined
sharp
verb
Definition
To remove a film or layer, often referring to the process of making something clear or visible again after it has been obscured.
Example
The artist dislimned the painting to reveal the vibrant colors underneath.
Tense Forms
Past: dislimned
Past Participle: dislimned
Conversation
Did you see the painting I worked on last week?
Yeah, it looked really great! Did you dislimn it afterwards?
I did, I wanted to make sure it looked perfect.
Root Explanation
The word 'dislimned' is formed from 'dis-' (meaning apart or away) and 'limn' (from Middle English 'limnen', meaning to illuminate or depict). The word describes the act of removing or taking away the clarity or illumination from something, often in a figurative sense.
Memory Tip
Think of 'dis-' meaning to take away and 'limn' meaning to depict or illuminate. This helps you remember that 'dislimned' means to have lost its clarity or depiction.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.