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faint - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
faint
Definition
(noun) a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Synonyms
:
deliquium
,
swoon
,
syncope
Definition
(verb) pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Synonyms
:
conk
,
pass out
,
swoon
Definition
(adj) deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
Synonyms
:
weak
Example Sentence
a faint outline
the wan sun cast faint shadows
the faint light of a distant candle
weak colors
a faint hissing sound
a faint aroma
a weak pulse
Definition
(adj) lacking clarity or distinctness
Synonyms
:
dim
,
shadowy
,
vague
,
wispy
Example Sentence
a dim figure in the distance
only a faint recollection
shadowy figures in the gloom
saw a vague outline of a building through the fog
a few wispy memories of childhood
Definition
(adj) lacking strength or vigor
Synonyms
:
feeble
Example Sentence
damning with faint praise
faint resistance
feeble efforts
a feeble voice
Definition
(adj) weak and likely to lose consciousness
Synonyms
:
light
,
light-headed
,
lightheaded
,
swooning
Example Sentence
suddenly felt faint from the pain
was sick and faint from hunger
felt light in the head
a swooning fit
light-headed with wine
light-headed from lack of sleep
Definition
(adj) indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
Example Sentence
a faint clue to the origin of the mystery
haven't the faintest idea
Definition
(adj) lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Synonyms
:
faint-hearted
,
fainthearted
,
timid
Example Sentence
faint heart ne'er won fair lady
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