dimness
intermediateB1/ˈdɪm.nəs/ · dim-ness
The state of being dim; lack of brightness or clarity.
Meanings
The state of being dim; lack of brightness or clarity.
مدھم ہونے کی حالت؛ روشنی یا وضاحت کی کمی۔
مدھم پن
mudham pan
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.