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- [dim wit-id]
- /dɪm ˈwɪt ɪd/
- /ˌdɪmˈwɪt.ɪd/
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- [dim wit-id]
- /dɪm ˈwɪt ɪd/
Definitions of dim-witted word
- noun dim-witted a stupid or slow-thinking person. 1
- adjective dim-witted If you describe someone as dim-witted, you are saying in quite an unkind way that you do not think they are very clever. 0
- adjective dim-witted Being a dimwit; stupid; foolish; simple. 0
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Origin of dim-witted
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; dim + wit1
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Parts of speech for Dim-witted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dim-witted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for dim-witted
adj dim-witted
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- feebleminded — lacking the normal mental powers.
- idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
Antonyms for dim-witted
adj dim-witted
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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