Synonyms: deliquium, faint, swoon, syncope
Definition: a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
Similar words: loss of consciousness
Definition: the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
Synonyms: faint, conk, swoon, pass out
Definition: pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Similar words: pass out, black out, zonk out
Definition: lose consciousness due to a sudden trauma, for example
Synonyms: timid, faint, faint-hearted, fainthearted
Definition: lacking conviction or boldness or courage
Usage: faint heart ne'er won fair lady
Similar words: fearful, cowardly
Definition: lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Usage: cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then- P.B.Shelley
Synonyms: faint, shadowy, dim, vague, wispy
Definition: lacking clarity or distinctness
Usage: a dim figure in the distance; only a faint recollection; shadowy figures in the gloom; saw a vague outline of a building through the fog; a few wispy memories of childhood
Similar words: indistinct
Definition: not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
Usage: indistinct shapes in the gloom; an indistinct memory; only indistinct notions of what to do
Synonyms: faint
Definition: indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
Usage: a faint clue to the origin of the mystery; haven't the faintest idea
Similar words: indistinct
Definition: not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
Usage: indistinct shapes in the gloom; an indistinct memory; only indistinct notions of what to do
Definition: deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
Usage: a faint outline; the wan sun cast faint shadows; the faint light of a distant candle; weak colors; a faint hissing sound; a faint aroma; a weak pulse
Similar words: perceptible
Definition: capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
Usage: a perceptible limp; easily perceptible sounds; perceptible changes in behavior
Definition: lacking strength or vigor
Usage: damning with faint praise; faint resistance; feeble efforts; a feeble voice
Synonyms: swooning, faint, light, light-headed, lightheaded
Definition: weak and likely to lose consciousness
Usage: suddenly felt faint from the pain; was sick and faint from hunger; felt light in the head; a swooning fit; light-headed with wine; light-headed from lack of sleep
Definition: affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
Usage: ill from the monotony of his suffering