Dim and Gentle

Dim

Dim adjective - Being without light or without much light.

Gentle and dim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gentle" instead an adjective "Dim".

Nearby Words: dimness, dimly

Gentle

Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

Dim and gentle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dim" instead an adjective "Gentle".

Both words in one sentence

  • Our Giants Are Bigger The Gentle Giants featured in the fourth book eventually turn out to be less-than-gentle (though smarter than most of the other dim-witted giants).
  • Big Friendly Dog The opposite of the Angry Guard Dog, this canine Gentle Giant is big, friendly and often somewhat dim-witted, will only "kill" you (if at all) by licking you to death, and is likely to knock you over because he's just so happy to see you.
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