fainter

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English

Definitions

adjective

(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.”
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy“faint efforts”

noun

One who faints.

Related words

Synonyms

lighter paler feinter fainthood feint of heart flincher faintheart faineant fanner fainéant fawnling flinching fifer fawn frailty fancier

Associated

asterism brighter magnitude plumes centauri messier galaxies faint brightest luminosity whorl canis

Rhymes

house painter scene painter sign painter oil painter quainter acquaint her bainter paint her painter paynter

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