'Dimmed' definitions:

Definition of 'dimmed'

adjective

Made dim or less bright; "the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"; "dimmed headlights"; "we like dimmed lights when we have dinner" [syn: dimmed, dim] [ant: bright, undimmed]

Definition of 'Dimmed'

From: GCIDE

Dim \Dim\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dimmed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dimming.]
1. To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse. [1913 Webster]
A king among his courtiers, who dims all his attendants. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Now set the sun, and twilight dimmed the ways. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
2. To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of. [1913 Webster]
Her starry eyes were dimmed with streaming tears. --C. Pitt. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Dimmed'

Dim,
Dimly,
Dimming,
Dimness,
dim sighted,
dim sum,
dim view,
dim witted,
Dim-sighted,
Dim-sightedness,
dim-witted,
dimmed dulled grayed