What does faint mean?
Faint means (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness.
Faint
/feɪnt/ · adjective
Meaning
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness.
Definitions by Sense
- (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
- Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
- Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp.
- Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
- Slight; minimal.
- (archaic) Sickly, so as to make a person feel faint.
- The act of fainting, syncope.
- (rare) The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
Example Sentences
I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
He almost fell faint due to the hot climate.
Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.
There was a faint red light in the distance.
faint efforts
faint resistance
They damned the latest book with faint praise.
a faint chance
Synonyms for faint
Antonyms for faint
Related Words
Word Forms
- fainter
- faintest
- feint
- faints
- fainting
- fainted
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for faint?
Common synonyms include pass out, swoon, sweb, black out.
What is the opposite of faint?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use faint in a sentence?
I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
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