faint
The word “faint” has 1 syllable: faint.
It's pronounced as /feɪnt/.
What is synonym and antonym for faint?
In the thesaurus, “faint” has 33 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for faint along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for faint
- black out
- blackout
- collapse
- daze
- delicate
- dim
- distant
- dull
- far-off
- feeble
- frail
- gentle
- hazy
- inaudible
- keel over
- mild
- muffled
- muted
- pale
- pass out
- remote
- slight
- soft
- soothing
- stifled
- succumb
- swim
- swoon
- syncope
- trance
- vague
- weak
- weakened
Antonyms for faint
- bright
- certain
- clear
- close
- come around
- come to
- definite
- distinct
- firm
- friendly
- hard
- harsh
- healthy
- husky
- intelligent
- loud
- mighty
- muscular
- near
- nearby
- obvious
- powerful
- revive
- rough
- rugged
- sharp
- smart
- stalwart
- stout
- strong
- sure
- thick
- violent
- warm
Meanings of faint
- noun
- The act of fainting, syncope.
- The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.
- adjective
- (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.
- verb
- To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).
- To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
- To decay; to disappear; to vanish.
Example Sentences
- She felt faint after standing in the hot sun for too long.
- The sound of her voice grew faint as she moved further away.
- He noticed a faint scent of roses lingering in the air.
- His heartbeat grew faint as he lost consciousness.
- The hiker's voice was barely faint as he called for help from the bottom of the ravine.
On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to faint, such as: black out, blackout, bright, certain, clear, close, collapse.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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