FAINT
/feɪnt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of FAINT
The act of fainting, syncope.
"She suffered another faint."
The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
"I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected
Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp
"There was a faint red light in the distance."
To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
To decay; to disappear; to vanish.
Examples of FAINT in a Sentence
- "She suffered another faint."
- "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."
- "There was a faint red light in the distance."
Word Details
Is FAINT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FAINT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FAINT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FAINT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | i | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FAINT
29 words from the letters in FAINT
3-letter words
How to Use FAINT in Word Games
FAINT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, FAINT is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FAINT to find 29 additional valid words.