In reality however the dimness is caused by the passing clouds. That dimness of outline which is characteristic for distant objects is due to atmosphere. These oversize eaves give the interior a characteristic dimness, which contributes to the temple's atmosphere. The oversize eaves give the interior a characteristic dimness, which contributes to the building's atmosphere. When he returned home in the autumn of 1860, the dimness had increased. He is generally disrespected among his co-workers because of his ego and dimness.