Faintest

adjective

/ˈfeɪntəst/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.adjective(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

"I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

2.adjectiveLacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

3.adjectiveBarely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

"There was a faint red light in the distance."

4.adjectivePerformed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

"faint efforts"

5.adjectiveSlight; minimal.

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