dim something out Definition

dim
adj

1. Not bright or distinct.

Thesaurus: muted, dark, gloomy, obscured, opaque, overcast, sombre, hazy, cloudy, shadowy, dusky; Antonym: bright, distinct.
2. Lacking enough light to see clearly.
3. Faint; not clearly remembered.

Example: a dim memory
4. colloq
Not very intelligent.
Thesaurus: stupid, dumb, dull, thick, confused, dense, obtuse; Antonym: smart, bright, intelligent.
5. Said of eyes: not able to see well.
6. colloq
Not good; not hopeful.
Example: dim prospects

verb

tr & intr
dimmed, dimming
1. To make or become dim.

Derivative: dimly
adverb

Idiom: take a dim view of something

colloq
To disapprove of it.
Thesaurus: doubt, suspect, be skeptical of, disapprove of.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon dimm.

Phrasal Verb: dim something out

To reduce the lighting of something gradually.