Definition of DIMNESS

dimness

Meanings

Plural: dimnesses

Noun

  • the state of being poorly illuminated
  • the property of lights or sounds that lack brilliance or are reduced in intensity
  • the quality of being dim or lacking contrast
  • The state of being dim, poorly illuminated, almost dark.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English dymnes, dymnesse, from Old English dimnes, dymnys, dimness (“dimness, darkness, obscurity”), equivalent to dim + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 10

dimness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dimness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dimness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

dimness is a valid Words With Friends word