Definitions and Examples of dim, dull, obscure
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking in brightness; not shining or glowing brightly.
Example
The light in the room was dim and made it hard to read.
Lacking in brightness, vividness, or intensity; not sharp or clear.
Example
The colors of the painting were dull and faded.
Not clearly expressed or easily understood; vague or uncertain.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure and difficult to interpret.
Key Differences: dim vs dull vs obscure
- 1Dim refers to a lack of brightness, while dull describes a lack of vividness or intensity.
- 2Obscure is a relational antonym that describes something that is not clearly expressed or easily understood.
Effective Usage of dim, dull, obscure
- 1Describing Light: Use dim and dull to describe lighting conditions or the brightness of an object.
- 2Clarifying Ideas: Use obscure to describe unclear or vague concepts or ideas.
- 3Comparing Objects: Use these antonyms to compare objects with different levels of brightness or clarity.
Remember this!
The antonyms of blinding are dim, dull, and obscure. Use dim and dull to describe lighting conditions or the brightness of an object. Use obscure to describe unclear or vague concepts or ideas. These antonyms can also be used to compare objects with different levels of brightness or clarity.