What is the meaning of dimmed?

verb

  • Switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam.
  • Become dim or lusterless.
    • usage: "the lights dimmed and the curtain rose"
  • Make dim or lusterless.
    • usage: "Time had dimmed the silver"
  • Make dim by comparison or conceal.
  • Become vague or indistinct.
    • usage: "The distinction between the two theories blurred"

adjective

  • Made dim or less bright.
    • usage: "the dimmed houselights brought a hush of anticipation"; "dimmed headlights"; "we like dimmed lights when we have dinner"
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