What is the antonym of “brighter”?
The antonyms of brighter are duller, dimmer, and less intelligent. These antonyms have different meanings and can be used in various contexts.
See all the antonyms of “brighter”
- less talented
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
duller
Lacking brightness or shine; not reflecting much light.
Example
The old lamp was duller than the new one, so it didn't light up the room as well.
dimmer
Not shining brightly or clearly; having a low level of light.
Example
The dimmer light in the bedroom created a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
less intelligent
Having a lower mental capacity or ability to learn and understand.
Example
He was less intelligent than his classmates, so he had to work harder to keep up with them.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Duller and dimmer both describe a lack of brightness, but duller refers to an object's surface, while dimmer refers to the amount of light it emits.
- 2Less intelligent is a complementary antonym that describes a person's mental capacity or ability to learn and understand.
Good things to know
- 1Enhance Description: Use duller and dimmer to describe objects that lack brightness or shine.
- 2Express Comparison: Use duller and dimmer to compare objects' brightness levels.
- 3Discuss Intelligence: Use less intelligent to describe someone's mental capacity or ability to learn and understand.
Remember this!
The antonyms of brighter have distinct meanings and can be used in various contexts. Use duller and dimmer to describe objects that lack brightness or shine, and use less intelligent to discuss someone's mental capacity or ability to learn and understand.
