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dimness

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/ˈdɪm.nəs/ · dim-ness

The state of being dim; lack of brightness or clarity.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being dim; lack of brightness or clarity.

مدھم ہونے کی حالت؛ روشنی یا وضاحت کی کمی۔

مدھم پن

mudham pan

Synonyms

darknessblurhazeاندھیرادھندلاپنکم روشنی

Antonyms

brightnessclaritylightروشنیوضاحتچمک

Common Collocations

  • dimness of light
  • dimness in a room
  • dimness of vision

Example Sentences

The dimness of the room made it hard to read.

کمرے کی مدھم پن نے پڑھنے میں مشکل کر دی۔

Kamray ki mudham pan ne parhnay mein mushkil kar di.

There was a certain dimness to his thoughts that day.

اس دن اس کے خیالات میں ایک خاص مدھم پن تھا۔

Us din us ke khayalat mein aik khas mudham pan tha.

The dimness outside suggested an approaching storm.

باہر کی مدھم پن نے ایک آنے والے طوفان کا اشارہ دیا۔

Bahar ki mudham pan ne aik anay walay toofan ka ishaara diya.

Easily Confused With

dim:Dim refers to a lower level of brightness, while dimness refers to the state or quality of being dim.

Word Family

dim
adjectiveمدھم
dimmer
nounمدھم کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a dim light bulb that flickers and doesn't illuminate well.

Imagine a dimly lit room with soft, muted colors that create a tranquil atmosphere.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ چمک ہے دل کی، نہ آنکھوں میں روشنی، مدھم پن میں چھپی ہے غم کی کہانی

Na chamak hai dil ki, na aankhon mein roshni, Mudham pan mein chhupi hai gham ki kahani.

There is no brightness in the heart, nor light in the eyes, In the dimness hides the tale of sorrow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مدھم روشنی میں چوکس رہو

Mudham roshni mein chaukis raho

Stay alert in dim light.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "dymnes" — the quality of being dim

First known use: 15th century

The word 'dimness' comes from the Old English 'dymnes' which is related to the adjective 'dim' indicating a lack of brightness or clarity.