Definitions and Examples of dullness, dimness
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of brightness or shine; not reflecting light.
Example
The old lamp had lost its luster and was now emitting a dullness that barely lit up the room.
Lack of brightness or clarity; not well-lit or visible.
Example
The streetlights were so weak that they only added to the dimness of the alleyway.
Key Differences: dullness vs dimness
- 1Dullness refers to a lack of brightness or shine, while dimness describes a lack of clarity or visibility.
- 2Dullness can be used to describe objects that have lost their shine or luster, while dimness is used to describe spaces that are poorly lit or hard to see in.
Effective Usage of dullness, dimness
- 1Describing Light: Use incandescence to describe bright and shining objects, and dullness and dimness to describe objects or spaces that lack light or shine.
- 2Setting the Scene: Use dullness and dimness to create a mood of gloominess or darkness in your writing.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different levels of brightness or luminosity.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of incandescence are dullness and dimness. While dullness refers to a lack of brightness or shine, dimness describes a lack of clarity or visibility. Use these words to describe light, set the scene, or compare and contrast different levels of brightness or luminosity.
