faint
adjective
lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc..
fainted
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past participleof faint.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof faint.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
faintadjectivelacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc..
Example Sentences
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I learned about chocolatines last year from the Journal’s Joshua Robinson, who fainted from embarrassment when I walked into a Toulouse patisserie and ordered a “chocolatini,” like it was happy hour at an airport Chili’s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
One 32-year-old Berliner, Diane, told AFP she had fainted from the heat once already, despite drinking three litres of water.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Austrian-born film star said he could not speak English at the time and "nearly fainted" when he was asked to address the crowd at a bodybuilding event.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
Last year, Price fainted while appearing at a groundbreaking for the upgrade of the Los Angeles Convention Center, which is located in his district.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
"The first time I met the Minister of War, I fainted," he says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
