faint

adjective
UK /feɪnt/
US /feɪnt/

Something that is faint is very weak or hard to see or hear.

I heard a faint sound coming from the other room.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To faint means to suddenly become unconscious for a short time.

She felt dizzy and fainted in the hot sun.

3. A faint smell or taste is very slight and hard to notice.

There was a faint smell of cookies in the kitchen.

4. Faint colors are pale and not bright.

The sky turned a faint pink at sunset.