DIMNESS, noun 1. Dullness of sight; as the dimness of the eyes. 2. Obscurity of vision; imperfect sight; as the dimness of a view. 3. Faintness; imperfection; as the dimness of a color. 4. Want of brightness; as the dimness of gold or silver. 5. Want of clear apprehension; stupidity; as the dimness of perception.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI