Definition of faint

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of faint is as below...

Faint (v. i.) To become weak or wanting in vigor; to grow feeble; to lose strength and color, and the control of the bodily or mental functions; to swoon; -- sometimes with away. See Fainting, n..

Lern More About Faint

Fainted :: Fainted (imp. & p. p.) of Fain.
Pluckless :: Pluckless (a.) Without pluck; timid; faint-hearted.
Umbra :: Umbra (n.) The fainter part of a sun spot; -- now more commonly called penumbra.
Faintly :: Faintly (adv.) In a faint, weak, or timidmanner..
Die :: Die (v. i.) To sink; to faint; to pine; to languish, with weakness, discouragement, love, etc..
Distant :: Distant (a.) Indistinct; faint; obscure, as from distance..
Faintling :: Faintling (a.) Timorous; feeble-minded.
Shadowing :: Shadowing (n.) A faint representation; an adumbration.
Moschatel :: Moschatel (n.) A plant of the genus Adoxa (A. moschatellina), the flowers of which are pale green, and have a faint musky smell. It is found in woods in all parts of Europe, and is called also hollow root and musk crowfoot..
Turn :: Turn (n.) A change of condition; especially, a sudden or recurring symptom of illness, as a nervous shock, or fainting spell; as, a bad turn..
Deathwatch :: Deathwatch (n.) A small wingless insect, of the family Psocidae, which makes a similar but fainter sound; -- called also deathtick..
Faintness :: Faintness (n.) Faint-heartedness; timorousness; dejection.
Goneness :: Goneness (n.) A state of exhaustion; faintness, especially as resulting from hunger..
Nyctalopia :: Nyctalopia (n.) A disease of the eye, in consequence of which the patient can see well in a faint light or at twilight, but is unable to see during the day or in a strong light; day blindness..
Adumbrative :: Adumbrative (a.) Faintly representing; typical.
Dead-hearted :: Dead-hearted (a.) Having a dull, faint heart; spiritless; listless..
Glimpse :: Glimpse (n.) A faint idea; an inkling.
Evanid :: Evanid (a.) Liable to vanish or disappear; faint; weak; evanescent; as, evanid color..
Verditure :: Verditure (n.) The faintest and palest green.
Hack :: Hack (v. i.) To cough faintly and frequently, or in a short, broken manner; as, a hacking cough..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us