Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
faint
verb & adjective
/feɪnt/
Definition
To lose consciousness for a short time due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.
Examples
- She felt faint after standing up too quickly.
- The faint sound of music could be heard in the distance.
- He gave a faint smile, hardly noticeable.
Meaning
Faint can refer to a temporary loss of consciousness or a weak presence of something.
Synonyms
- weak
- dim
- fainthearted
- feeble
- slight
