fainter
adjectiveHow many syllables in fainter?
There are 2 syllables in the word fainter.How to pronounce fainter:
Definition of fainter:
- fainter (adjective):
- hardly perceptible dim
Synonyms for fainter:
bleached
blear
bleary
blurry
dark
delicate
dim
distant
dull
faded
faltering
feeble
foggy
fuzzy
hazy
hushed
ill-defined
indefinite
indistinct
indistinguishable
light
low
misty
muffled
murky
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Antonyms for fainter:
abler
better
finer
fitter
fresher
haler
healthier
heartier
livelier
more able-bodied
more animated
more bright-eyed
more bushy-tailed
more chipper
more energetic
more energised
more hale and hearty
more ok
more okay
more resolute
more thriving
more together
more vigorous
robuster
sounder
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