Dimmest: meaning, definitions and examples

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dimmest

 

[ หˆdษชmษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

light level

The term 'dimmest' refers to the lowest level of light or brightness observed in an object or environment. It is often used to describe conditions where visibility is significantly reduced, such as in a dimly lit room or during twilight. The word conveys a comparative nature, indicating that something is less bright than other sources of light. In various contexts, it can also denote a lack of clarity or focus, either literally in terms of light or metaphorically in terms of understanding.

Synonyms

bleakest, darkest, gloomiest

Examples of usage

  • The dimmest light flickered in the corner of the room.
  • In the dimmest hour of the evening, he found peace.
  • The stars appeared dimmest on the city skyline.

Translations

Translations of the word "dimmest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais escuro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคฎเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am dunkelsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling redup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฟะพั‚ะตะผะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najciemniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆš—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus sombre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs oscuro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en karanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์–ด๋‘์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุธู„ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejtmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najtmavลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๆš—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najtemnejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dimmasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะฐั€ะฐาฃา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n qaranlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs oscuro

Etymology

The word 'dimmest' is derived from the Middle English term 'dimm', which has its roots in the Old Norse word 'dimma', meaning 'to grow dark' or 'to become gloomy'. This etymology traces back to the Proto-Germanic word '*dimum', indicating a connection to gloominess and a lack of light. Over time, 'dimm' evolved, with the suffix '-est' added to form the superlative 'dimmest'. The usage of 'dimmest' often relates to the absence of light, both literally and figuratively, reflecting a long-standing association with obscurity and lack of clarity in language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,562, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.