dimmed

Definition of Dimmed in English :

1. dim, dimmed

made dim or less bright

Example Sentences:
'the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation'
'dimmed headlights'
'we like dimmed lights when we have dinner'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dimmed

past participle of verb, past tense of verb

dim

adj. dim·mer, dim·mest

1.

a. Lacking in brightness: a dim room.

b. Emitting only a small amount of light; faint: a dim light bulb. See Synonyms at dark.

2. Lacking luster; dull or subdued: dim, faded colors.

3. Faintly or unclearly perceived; indistinct: a dim figure in the distance; dim, far-off sounds.

4. Lacking sharpness or clarity; vague: a dim recollection; only a dim idea of how the machine worked.

5. Weak or diminished; feeble: dim eyesight; a dim hope.

6. Negative, unfavorable, or disapproving: a dim future in store; takes a dim view of gambling.

7. Dull or slow-witted: "[She] had always seemed rather dim and vacant" (Mary V. Dearborn).

tr. & intr.v. dimmed, dim·ming, dims

To make or become dim.

n.

1.

a. A parking light on a motor vehicle.

b. A low beam.

2. Archaic Dusk.