dim
adjective
not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light.
has dimmed
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present perfectof dim (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The outbreak of the Middle East war has dimmed those expectations after the hit to energy-intensive manufacturers, with the government now expecting growth of just 0.5 for 2026 as a whole.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Pricier memory has dimmed LG Electronics’ TV sales outlook this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
I believe that Los Angeles is the greatest city in the country, but I worry that its luster has dimmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
In recent years, the network’s sunny summertime charm has dimmed.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
He is now in the meridian of life; care has stamped its wrinkles upon his brow; disappointment has dimmed the lustre of his eye; sorrow has thrown its gloom upon his countenance.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 2, February 1886 by Various
