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DIM, a. See Damp.

1. Not seeing clearly having the vision obscured and indistinct.

When Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim. Genesis 27 .

2. Not clearly seen obscure imperfectly seen or discovered as a dim prospect.

3. Somewhat dark dusky not luminous as a dim shade.

4. Dull of apprehension having obscure conceptions.

The understanding is dim.

5. Having its luster obscured sullied tarnished.

How is the gold become dim? Lamentations 4 .

DIM,

1. To cloud to impair the powers of vision as, to dim the eyes.

2. To obscure as, to dim the sight to dim the prospect.

3. To render dull the powers of conception.

4. To make less bright to obscure.

Each passion dimmed his face.

5. To render less bright to tarnish or sully as, to dim gold.