dimmed
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Made less bright or having reduced light intensity: Describes something, typically a light source, that has been intentionally or unintentionally made to shine with less brightness than its full capacity.
Usage
- The adjective "dimmed" is used to describe the state of a light source after its brightness has been decreased.
- It is often used in contexts involving lighting control, atmosphere setting, or safety measures (e.g., while driving).
- It can describe a permanent state or a temporary adjustment.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The theater's dimmed houselights signaled the start of the performance.
- For safety, always use dimmed headlights in foggy conditions.
- The restaurant had a romantic ambiance with dimmed lights and candles.
Advanced Usage
- "to be dimmed": to exist in a state of reduced brightness.
- The screen should be dimmed to conserve battery life.
- "to become dimmed": to gradually grow less bright.
- As the sun set, the room became dimmed.
Variants and Related Words
- Dim (verb): To make something less bright.
- Please dim the lights for the presentation.
- Dim (adjective): Not bright or clear.
- The dim light made it hard to read.
- Dimmer (noun): A device for adjusting light brightness.
- Install a dimmer switch for the living room lights.
Synonyms
- Subdued: (of light) soft and muted.
- Low: (of light) not bright or intense.
- Softened: Made less harsh or glaring.
Antonyms
- Brightened: Made brighter or more luminous.
- Lit up: Illuminated brightly.
Related Phrases
- Dimmed down: (phrasal verb, informal) Reduced in brightness.
- Can you dim down the overhead lamp? It's too bright.
- On dimmed: Operating at a reduced brightness setting.
- The projector was left on dimmed overnight.
Adjective
- made dim or less bright
- the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation
- dimmed headlights
- we like dimmed lights when we have dinner