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faint
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
fainter; faintest
fainter; faintest
Learner's definition of FAINT
1
: not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.（光、声、味、感觉等）模糊的，不清楚的，隐约的
- We heard a faint noise.我们听见了一阵隐约的声响。
- a faint smell/odor/aroma淡淡的气味/臭味/芳香
- the faint glow of a distant light远处微弱的灯光
- There was a faint smile on her lips.她的嘴角挂着一丝微笑。
- a faint [=weak] radio signal微弱的无线电信号
2
: very slight or small微小的
- There's just a faint chance/possibility that the weather will improve by tomorrow.明天天气好转的可能性极小。
- a faint hope渺茫的希望
- a faint reminder of their former greatness对他们从前伟大壮举的轻描淡写的提示
- He didn't have the faintest idea/notion what she was talking about. [=he did not know what she was talking about]他根本就不知道她在说什么。
- She showed not the faintest interest in him. [=she showed no interest at all in him]她对他一点兴趣都没有。
3
not used before a noun : weak and dizzy无力；眩晕
- I'd better lie down; I feel faint.我最好躺下来，我觉得头晕。
- She felt faint from/with hunger.她感觉要饿昏过去了。
damn with faint praise
faint of heart
: lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous胆怯的；懦弱的 — usually used in the phrase not for the faint of heart通常用于短语not for the faint of heart — see also fainthearted
- This is a difficult climb that is not for the faint of heart.这种艰难的攀登不适合胆小的人。
— faintly
adverb- He was smiling faintly.他微微笑着。
- The room still smelled faintly of perfume.房间里仍有股淡淡的香水味。
- She looked faintly [=somewhat, slightly] familiar.她看起来有点面熟。
- He was faintly [=barely] aware of her presence.他几乎没意识到她的存在。
— faintness
noun [noncount]- the faintness of distant stars远处繁星的若隐若现
2 faint /ˈfeɪnt/ verb
faints; fainted; fainting
2 faint
/ˈfeɪnt/
verb
faints; fainted; fainting
Learner's definition of FAINT
[no object]
: to suddenly become unconscious昏厥；晕倒
- He always faints at the sight of blood.他看到血就会晕倒。
- She almost fainted from the pain.她疼得几乎昏过去。
- She suffers from fainting spells.她患有眩晕症。
fainted; fainting; faints
: the physiological action of fainting
also : the resulting condition : syncope sense 1
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective We heard a faint noise. the faint glow of a distant light There was a faint smile on her lips. There's just a faint chance that the weather will improve by tomorrow. a faint reminder of their former greatness I'd better lie down; I feel faint. She felt faint from hunger. Verb He always faints at the sight of blood. She almost fainted from the pain. She suffers from fainting spells. Noun shocking news can cause a person to fall into a faint See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 The faint after-smells—much like the lingering presence of a downpour—were important to her. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Signs of heat exhaustion can include cool or moist skin with goosebumps, heavy sweating, feeling faint or tired, an unusual heart rate, muscle cramps, a headache or nausea. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 There was faint applause as Natisha Hiedeman drove for the easy layup as time ran out. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 All conversations with the Voyagers are faint, intermittent and slow. Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 As with all things Pagani, Gibellini’s camera is neither for the mass consumers nor the financially faint of heart. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 His pulse had become faint by the time he was put in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 That aligns with other signs that the historically strong job market is offering faint signs of easing as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to tamp down inflation running near a four-decade high. Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 In the heightened climate crisis imagined in this novel, birds drop en masse from the sky and heat waves cause baseball players to faint mid-game. The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 That year, at least five guards reportedly appeared to faint — lying face down in the pink gravel of Horse Guards Parade as temperatures hit 80 degrees. Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 The play delivered an all-time Cavs bench reaction, with Darius Garland jumping into the arms of Isaac Okoro, and Okoro pretending to faint. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022 When combined with even a small amount of alcohol, Addyi causes users to faint from low blood pressure, while 40 percent of Vyleesi users experience nausea. Lux Alptraum, Wired, 10 Feb. 2022 The massive amount of blood on the ice caused several spectators to faint. Dom Amore, courant.com, 11 Jan. 2022 Known for their strict rules and protocols, guardsmen are even expected to faint in a certain way. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 29 Dec. 2021 At which point any secret Cartesians in the cinema will faint with unbearable delight and have to be revived with a splash of Mountain Dew. Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021 Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While lacquered walls aren’t for the faint of heart, their glossy finish really packs a punch. Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 Once again, though, be warned: This series is not for the faint of heart. Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Sep. 2022 Her new gig is not for the faint of heart; many a talented celebrity has tried to make it as a talk show host, only to face cancellation after just one season. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Obviously, this experience is not for the faint of heart, and due to the intensity of the haunt, it is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Much like The Exorcist, Audition has become a film of legend, that is not for the faint of heart. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Restaurant-hopping with a baby in tow is not for the faint of heart, but restaurant workers like Max took care of me. Alyssa Shelasky, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Come hungry, as these portions and dishes are not for the faint of heart. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
The season will start with some faint glimmer of competence; maybe a record of 5-3. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 The faint after-smells—much like the lingering presence of a downpour—were important to her. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2022 Signs of heat exhaustion can include cool or moist skin with goosebumps, heavy sweating, feeling faint or tired, an unusual heart rate, muscle cramps, a headache or nausea. Jen Christensen, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 There was faint applause as Natisha Hiedeman drove for the easy layup as time ran out. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 All conversations with the Voyagers are faint, intermittent and slow. Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2022 As with all things Pagani, Gibellini’s camera is neither for the mass consumers nor the financially faint of heart. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2022 His pulse had become faint by the time he was put in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 That aligns with other signs that the historically strong job market is offering faint signs of easing as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to tamp down inflation running near a four-decade high. Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Verb
Light in body yet full in flavor, the mid-palate’s sweet rice and lemon spritz gives way to faint herbal hops at the finish. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 In the heightened climate crisis imagined in this novel, birds drop en masse from the sky and heat waves cause baseball players to faint mid-game. The New Yorker, 9 May 2022 That year, at least five guards reportedly appeared to faint — lying face down in the pink gravel of Horse Guards Parade as temperatures hit 80 degrees. Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 1 Apr. 2022 The play delivered an all-time Cavs bench reaction, with Darius Garland jumping into the arms of Isaac Okoro, and Okoro pretending to faint. Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022 When combined with even a small amount of alcohol, Addyi causes users to faint from low blood pressure, while 40 percent of Vyleesi users experience nausea. Lux Alptraum, Wired, 10 Feb. 2022 The massive amount of blood on the ice caused several spectators to faint. Dom Amore, courant.com, 11 Jan. 2022 Known for their strict rules and protocols, guardsmen are even expected to faint in a certain way. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 29 Dec. 2021 At which point any secret Cartesians in the cinema will faint with unbearable delight and have to be revived with a splash of Mountain Dew. Anthony Lan, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2021 Noun
Being a queen is a grown woman’s job, and not for the faint of heart. Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While lacquered walls aren’t for the faint of heart, their glossy finish really packs a punch. Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Sep. 2022 Once again, though, be warned: This series is not for the faint of heart. Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Sep. 2022 Her new gig is not for the faint of heart; many a talented celebrity has tried to make it as a talk show host, only to face cancellation after just one season. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Obviously, this experience is not for the faint of heart, and due to the intensity of the haunt, it is not recommended for anyone under the age of 16. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2022 Much like The Exorcist, Audition has become a film of legend, that is not for the faint of heart. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 Restaurant-hopping with a baby in tow is not for the faint of heart, but restaurant workers like Max took care of me. Alyssa Shelasky, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Come hungry, as these portions and dishes are not for the faint of heart. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English feint, faynt "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit or courage, listless, wearied, feeble, pale," borrowed from Anglo-French, "deceiving, false, lacking in spirit, weak," from present participle of feindre, faindre "to make, fabricate, pretend, dissemble, lose heart, fade" — more at feign
Verb
Middle English feinten, faynten "to pretend, lack spirit, become enfeebled, grow weak, fade," verbal derivative of feint, faynt "deceiving, lacking in spirit, wearied" — more at faint entry 1
Noun
noun derivative of faint entry 2
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Noun
1792, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of faint was in the 14th century Phrases Containing faint
verb
adjective¹
adjective²
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