faint — lacking strength or vigor; weak
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking strength or vigor; weak
Pronunciation (IPA): /feɪnt/
Example Sentences
- The vampire gave a faint smile before fainting at the sight of his own blood.
- I have a faint memory of eating 20 hamburgers last night.
- The faint outline of mountains could be seen through the morning mist.
faint
ADJECTIVE[/feɪnt/]
lacking strength or vigor; weak
She gave a faint smile, barely visible in the dim candlelight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French feindre, meaning 'to pretend' or 'to be weak'. The word originally referred to cowardice or laziness, but evolved over time to denote weakness, dimness, or loss of consciousness.
Breakdown
Old French feindre (to pretend, to feign weakness) developed into the Middle English and Modern English 'faint', shifting from behavioral weakness to physical or perceptual weakness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire gave a faint smile before fainting at the sight of his own blood.”
“I have a faint memory of eating 20 hamburgers last night.”
“The faint outline of mountains could be seen through the morning mist.”
“She felt faint after running up five flights of stairs.”
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