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Definition faint in British English

faint adjective

adjective
/feɪnt/
1

a faint sight, sound, smell, or taste is not strong or clear

Example

He could see the faint glow of a lamp through the curtains.

Example

His voice was so faint as to be almost inaudible.

Example

the faint scent of woodsmoke

Synonyms and related words
faint invisible subtle
1.1

used about memories and feelings

Example

Her memories of her father were very faint.

1.2

used about the expression on someone's face

Example

She shrugged, forcing a faint smile.

Synonyms and related words
absent appealing beatific
2

a faint hope or possibility is very slight

Example

He looked around the room in the faint hope that Sam might suddenly appear.

Synonyms and related words
dearest faint fond hope/wish/dream etc
3

feeling that you are going to become unconscious

Example

Dan suddenly felt faint.

Synonyms and related words
faint pass out knock out
Definition faint in British English