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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Hegseth, on the other hand, is among the dimmest.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
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 moon will set near midnight, allowing even the dimmest of shooting stars to shine in 2024.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
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
