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faint


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MAKING LITTLE OR NO NOISE


There was the faint sound of traffic in the distance.

Synonyms and examples


quiet
There was a quiet tapping at the door.
silent
The stadium fell silent after the goal was scored.
soft
"Come here!" he said in a soft voice.
muffled
I could hear muffled voices from the next room.
hushed
The judge delivered his decision to a crowded but hushed courtroom.

Antonym and example


loud
His music's so loud - he needs to turn it down!
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peaceful
sleepy
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restful
sequestered
taciturn
abrupt
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terse
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Something that is quiet does not make much noise. A quiet place or event does not have much activity, excitement, or people in it. People who are quiet do not speak much or often.

NOT PHYSICALLY STRONG


If you feel faint, sit down with your head between your knees.

Synonyms and examples


weak
She was too tired and weak to finish the race.
feeble
Many of the pensioners were so feeble they had to be stretchered onto the ship.
puny
He was puny as a child.
weedy
UKinformaldisapproving
I was just this weedy guy who always had his head in a book.
frail
A frail, grey-haired lady walked slowly down the street.
ailing
He shared an apartment with his ailing mother.
doddery
mainly UKinformal
Judges are often portrayed as doddery old men.
sickly
He was a sickly child.
defenceless
UK
How could anyone hurt a small, defenceless child?
vulnerable
The disease most often affects vulnerable people such as children and the elderly.
fragile
They'd all had a few beers the night before and were feeling a bit fragile.

Antonym and example


strong
I wasn't strong enough to move the boulder.
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flimsy
rickety
delicate
tender
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If a person is weak, they are not physically strong. A weak object, material, etc. breaks easily.

faint | American Thesaurus


faint


adjective
These are words and phrases related to faint. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of faint.
The music was too faint to hear. There was a faint trace of lipstick on the glass.

Synonyms


soft
inaudible
remote
low
dulcet
indistinct
weak
muffled
whispered
muted
dim
pale
almost imperceptible
faded
subtle
delicate
obscure
inconspicuous

Antonyms


bright
brilliant
clear
conspicuous
fresh
hearty
vigorous
loud
blaring
distinct
glaring
He needed more than faint encouragement.

Synonyms


feeble
weak
slight
small
inconsiderable
meager
thin
frail
fragile
little

Antonyms


strong
considerable
vigorous
Climbing those stairs caused her to feel faint.

Synonyms


dizzy
lightheaded
vertiginous
about to swoon
giddy
feeble
weak
exhausted
lacking strength
drooping
torpid
lethargic
fatigued
languid
worn out

Antonyms


strong
steady
sturdy
hearty
Faint heart never won fair lady.

Synonyms


timorous
timid
fainthearted
lacking spirit
fearful
lacking courage
cowardly
lily-livered

Antonyms


strong
brave
bold
courageous

faint


verb
She fainted when she read the telegram.

Synonyms


swoon
black out
pass out
lose consciousness
collapse
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