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dimness
[/ˈdɪmnəs/]
noun
penumbra
1.
the quality or state of being dim; lack of brightness or light
The dimness of the room made it hard to read.
A penumbra do quarto dificultava a leitura.
2.
lack of clarity or distinctness; obscurity
The dimness of his memory about the event was concerning.
A obscuridade de sua memória sobre o evento era preocupante.
3.
intellectual dullness or lack of intelligence
The dimness in his understanding of the subject was evident.
A falta de compreensão dele sobre o assunto era evidente.
Synonyms
darkness
dullness
obscurity
gloom
faintness
cloudiness
Antonyms
brightness
clarity
brilliance
luminosity
vividness
distinctness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
penumbra
most common term for the quality of being dim
General Brazilian
escuridão
darker, stronger connotation; literal darkness
Portugal
penumbra
standard usage
Portugal
falta de claridade
more literal expression meaning lack of clarity
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the dimness of twilight
the dimness of time
a dimness of vision
the dimness before dawn
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