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adjective

Definition of bedimmednext
as in blackened

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bedimmed

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verb

past tense of bedim
as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the view from the mountain's summit is often bedimmed by haze

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedimmed
  1. blackened
  2. obscured
  3. dusky
  4. clouded
  5. dim
  6. misty
  7. obscure
Adjective
  • In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
  • There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Definition of blackened
Verb
  • In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue mask.
    Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The manhunt has thus far relied on just a few grainy images of a man whose face is largely obscured by a mask and hoodie.
    Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscured
Adjective
  • Blacktip sharks are smaller and often confused with dusky and spinner sharks that live in the same areas.
    Erik Vance, New York Times, 26 July 2024
  • By studying yellow and red forms of a parrot known as a dusky lory the research team also identified a gene central to coloring in that bird and its parrot relatives.
    Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dusky
Verb
  • Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.
    Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • Studies from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that a diet high in vitamin A can help improve vision in dim light and reduce the risk of night blindness.
    Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The overhead lights change from being simply dim to a dark, low-level blue.
    RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of misty
Adjective
  • From 1981—nearly three months before MTV’s own debut, in fact—until 1988, Night Flight was a subcultural beacon, broadcasting not just obscure music videos but also documentaries like Another State of Mind and Urgh!
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
  • His friends ask to see his top artists — some obvious ones (Kendrick Lamar) then some more obscure choices.
    EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscure
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