dim
Cross references:
1. dark
1. dim \'dim\ aj or dim.mer; or dim.mest [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG timber
dark, Skt dhamati he blows] 1a: emitting a limited or insufficient amount
of light 1b: DULL, LUSTERLESS 1c: lacking pronounced, clear-cut, or
vigorous quality or character 2a: seen indistinctly or without clear
outlines or details 2b: perceived by the senses or mind indistinctly or
weakly 2c: having little prospect of favorable result or outcome {a ~ fut
ure} 2d: characterized by an unfavorable, skeptical, or pessimistic
attitude m usu. used in the phrase take a dim view of 3: not perceiving
clearly and distinctly - dim.ly av
2. dim vb or dimmed; or dim.ming 1: to make dim or lusterless 2: to
reduce the light from (headlights) by switching to the low beam : to
become dim
3. dim n archaic 1: DIMNESS, DUSK 2a: a small light on an automobile for
use in parking 2b: LOW BEAM