dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
dimming
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present participleof dim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Gold prices held below $4,500 a troy ounce as a global selloff in government bonds raised the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike, dimming the attractiveness of the metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Because the evolved supergiant is expected to eventually end its life in a supernova explosion, the dramatic dimming prompted speculation that the star might be preparing to explode.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
This will result in a slight dimming of the Sun's light and a drop in temperature.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Crude jumped one percent Wednesday amid dimming prospects of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of world oil passes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Eventually the dimming will reverse itself, but scientists predict all multicellular life on Earth will perish long before that occurs.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
