dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
dimmest
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superlativeof dim.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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A 6.5 magnitude is generally the dimmest object the human eye can see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
Such demolitions typically cause a much brighter display and rarely last longer than a year, so it would have to be the longest and dimmest so far.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 17, 2024
"The fantasy of two-all going to The Oval had been enchanting to both sets of fans; only the dimmest partisans so crave trophies as to be gratified by non-results," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2023
Still, the cast makes even the dimmest jokes shine; you admire the polish.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
Bracing myself against the wall, I drew out my hand lamp and thumbed it on to its dimmest setting.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
