Dim
/dɪm/noun
Not bright or clear; lacking in light or brightness.
Did you know?The word 'dim' is linked to ancient roots meaning 'to darken,' hinting at its association with obscurity and mystery.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰem-
“to put, to place, to darken”
Old English
Old English
dymm
“dark, obscure, dull”
Middle English
Middle English
dym
“lacking brightness or clarity”
Modern English
English
dim
“to make or become less bright or clear”