DIM
/dɪm/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of DIM
Dimness.
To make something less bright.
"He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
To become darker.
"The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
Not bright or colorful.
"The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
Not smart or intelligent.
"He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
"His vision grew dimmer as he aged."
Lessened, reduced
"The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome."
Examples of DIM in a Sentence
- "He dimmed the lights and put on soft music."
- "The lights dimmed briefly when the air conditioning was turned on."
- "The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features."
- "He may be a bit dim, but he's not stupid."
Word Details
Is DIM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DIM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DIM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIM
3 words from the letters in DIM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DIM in Word Games
DIM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DIM is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIM to find 3 additional valid words.