Fainter: meaning, definitions and examples

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fainter

 

[ ˈfeɪntər ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Having a sensation of losing consciousness.

Synonyms

dizzy, lightheaded, unsteady

Examples of usage

  • He felt fainter and fainter as the heat overwhelmed him.
  • She grew fainter and fainter as she climbed higher up the mountain.
  • The sound of his voice grew fainter as he moved further away.
Context #2 | Adjective

color

Of a light or pale color.

Synonyms

light, pale, soft

Examples of usage

  • The walls were painted in a faint shade of blue.
  • Her dress was a faint pink that matched her lipstick perfectly.
Context #3 | Noun

person

A person who is likely to lose consciousness.

Synonyms

dizzy person, unsteady individual

Examples of usage

  • He was a fainter and needed to sit down when he felt dizzy.

Translations

Translations of the word "fainter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fraco

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर

🇩🇪 schwächer

🇮🇩 lebih lemah

🇺🇦 слабший

🇵🇱 słabszy

🇯🇵 より弱い

🇫🇷 plus faible

🇪🇸 más débil

🇹🇷 daha zayıf

🇰🇷 더 약한

🇸🇦 أضعف

🇨🇿 slabší

🇸🇰 slabší

🇨🇳 较弱

🇸🇮 šibkejši

🇮🇸 veikari

🇰🇿 әлсіздеу

🇬🇪 უფრო სუსტი

🇦🇿 daha zəif

🇲🇽 más débil

Etymology

The word 'fainter' originated from the Middle English word 'feynt', which came from the Old French word 'faint' meaning 'cowardly'. Over time, the meaning of 'fainter' evolved to include the sense of losing consciousness or being light in color. The word has been used in English literature and everyday language for centuries.

See also: faint, faintly, faintness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,791, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.