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dim

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/dɪm/ · dim

Not bright or clear; lacking in light.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Not bright or clear; lacking in light.

روشن یا واضح نہیں؛ روشنی کی کمی.

مدھم

madham

Synonyms

dullfaintobscureمدھمدھندلاکمزور

Antonyms

brightclearluminousروشنصافتابناک

Common Collocations

  • dim light
  • dim glow
  • dimly lit

Example Sentences

The room was dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.

کمرہ مدھم روشنی میں تھا، جو ایک آرام دہ ماحول بنا رہا تھا۔

Kamra madham roshni mein tha, jo ek aaram da mahol bana raha tha.

Her memories of the past seemed dim and far away.

ماضی کی اس کی یادیں مدھم اور دور محسوس ہوتی تھیں۔

Mazi ki us ki yaadein madham aur door mehsoos hoti thi.

He has a dim understanding of the complex issues.

اس کی پیچیدہ مسائل کی مدھم سمجھ تھی۔

Us ki pechida masail ki madham samaj thi.

Easily Confused With

dumb:Dim refers to light or clarity, while dumb refers to being unable to speak.

Word Family

dimming
verbمدھ کرنا
dimness
nounمدھم پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a dim bulb that emits little light.

Envision a poorly lit room where shadows dominate.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "dimm" — dark, obscure

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Old English 'dimm' meaning dark or obscure.