Meaning of faint in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• The act of fainting, syncope.

  Example: She suffered another faint.

• The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

adjective

• (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

  Example: I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.

• Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

• Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

  Example: There was a faint red light in the distance.

• Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

  Example: faint efforts

• 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.