Fainter

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Comparative form of faint: less strong, clear, or perceptible in sound, light, or intensity than something else.

“The signal grew fainter as we drove further from the city.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

faint·er

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Synonyms

dimmer weakerquieterfeebler

Antonyms

stronger clearer louder

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Wordle

Contains F, A, I, N, T, E, R which are all very common Wordle letters

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All tiles are low to moderate value but plentiful, good 7-letter board play

Words Related to Fainter

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fainted flinter

Words you can make from Fainter

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