dimmer
Brightness adjustment dial
A dimmer is a device that controls the brightness of a light, typically a dial or sliding switch that reduces the electrical current: Install a dimmer in the dining room for ambiance.
As an adjective, dimmer is the comparative form of dim—less bright, less clear, or less intelligent: The stars grew dimmer as dawn approached, not the dimmer of the two students.
Provision of light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- glowSteady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- incandescentGlowing from heat
LED · halogen · fluorescent · bulb · lamp · fixture · chandelier · sconce
Circuit-breaking toggle device
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- knobRounded gripping fixture
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
setting · regulation · modulation · calibration · fine-tuning · rheostat · potentiometer · rotary
Mood of surroundings
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- romanticConducive to love
- intimateClosely personal or private
- cozyWarm and snug
subdued · relaxed · mellow · soothing · evening · dinner · candlelit · lounge
Productive without waste
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- wattageElectrical output measure
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
power · conservation · load · current · voltage · smart · programmable · timer
Moving something downward
- decreasingBecoming smaller or fewer
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- attenuatingReducing in force
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
softening · darkening · muting · gradual · incremental · adjustable · variable · range
illumination
Provision of light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- glowSteady, soft light
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
incandescent · LED · halogen · fluorescent · bulb · lamp · fixture · chandelier · sconce · recessed
switch
Circuit-breaking toggle device
adjustment · setting · regulation · modulation · calibration · fine-tuning · rheostat · potentiometer · rotary · touchpad
ambiance
Mood of surroundings
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- romanticConducive to love
- intimateClosely personal or private
cozy · subdued · relaxed · mellow · soothing · evening · dinner · candlelit · lounge · spa
efficiency
Productive without waste
- savingsAccumulated money kept
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- wattageElectrical output measure
electricity · power · conservation · load · current · voltage · smart · programmable · timer · sensor
lowering
Moving something downward
- decreasingBecoming smaller or fewer
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- attenuatingReducing in force
dampening · softening · darkening · muting · gradual · incremental · adjustable · variable · range · level
- control devicesregulator, valve, thermostat, controller, switch
- light modifiersdiffuser, reflector, softbox, scrim, gel
- Electricalwiring, outlets, circuits, fuses, breakers
- controlsbutton, switch, dial, knob, lever
- electrical hardwareoutlet, plug, socket, wire, switch plate
- fixturesbathtub, bidet, ceiling fan, chandelier, door
- dimmer switchLight level regulator
- dimmed lightsReduced artificial brightness
- dimmer switchesAdjustable lighting controls
- dimming lightsReducing illumination gradually
- dimmable lightsFixtures with brightness control
- dimmed lightingReduced light intensity
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