The meaning of FAINT is hardly perceptible : dim. How to use faint in a sentence.

FAINT definition: lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.. See examples of faint used in a sentence.

FAINT definition: 1. not strong or clear; slight: 2. used to emphasize that you do not know something: 3. to feel…. Learn more.

faint (feɪnt) adj. faint•er, faint•est, v., n. adj. 1. lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.

A faint sound, colour, mark, feeling, or quality has very little strength or intensity. He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping. The room held the faint, sweet odour of pipe …

Definition of faint adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound. feeble or slight: faint resistance; faint praise; a faint resemblance.

FAINT meaning: 1 : not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.; 2 : very slight or small

Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint.

If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock.