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bedimmed


Meanings
  • adjective

    Dimmed or darkened, often used to describe a room or an environment that is not well-lit.


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bedim , bedimmed , bedimming , bedims
Etymology
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From Old English 'bedyman' meaning 'to darken, to dye'.


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  1. The word 'bedimmed' comes from the Old English word 'bedyman', which means 'to darken, to dye'.

  2. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches describe their meeting place as 'A place for thee, and that not amiss. Come, thou old Moluscan, thick and unctuous, full of noble and pleasing sin, be ever fuel for it. I'll fish for thee and find it: 'tis bitter cold, And I, being poor, cannot get thee out. Therefore look, love, quench thy thirst with my pagon.' (Act IV, Scene 1), which describes a 'dark and obscure' place, demonstrating the use of 'bedimmed' to describe a physical environment.


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  1. dim: Related concept, synonym for 'bedimmed' that is often used to describe a lack of light or brightness.

  2. obscure: Related concept, often used to describe something that is not clear or easily understood. 'Bedimmed' can describe a physical environment, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe an idea or concept that is not clear or well-understood.


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In literature, 'bedimmed' is often used to set a mood or atmosphere, particularly in descriptions of dark or dimly-lit settings. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches describe their meeting place as 'A place for thee, and that not amiss. Come, thou old Moluscan, thick and unctuous, full of noble and pleasing sin, be ever fuel for it. I'll fish for thee and find it: 'tis bitter cold, And I, being poor, cannot get thee out. Therefore look, love, quench thy thirst with my pagon.' (Act IV, Scene 1).

How to Memorize "bedimmed"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'bedimmed', try visualizing a dimly-lit room or environment. Imagine yourself entering the room and taking in the dim, shadowy surroundings. Visualize the way the light filters in through the windows or the flickering of candles or lanterns.

  2. associate

    - To help memorize 'bedimmed', try associating it with the word 'dim'. This will help reinforce the meaning of the word as something that is not well-lit or bright.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for 'bedimmed' could be 'Bright lights make a room seem less dimmed'. This phrase reinforces the idea that a lack of light or brightness is what makes something 'bedimmed'.


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