DULL
Scrabble letter values: D2U1L1L1 = 5
Definition
- verb make dull in appearance.
- verb become dull or lusterless in appearance.
- verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping. — synonyms: muffle, mute, damp, dampen, tone_down
- verb make numb or insensitive. — synonyms: numb, benumb, blunt
- verb make dull or blunt. — synonyms: blunt
- verb become less interesting or attractive. — synonyms: pall
- verb make less lively or vigorous.
- adjective lacking in liveliness or animation.
- adjective emitting or reflecting very little light.
- adjective being or made softer or less loud or clear. — synonyms: muffled, muted, softened
- adjective so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness. — synonyms: boring, deadening, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome
- adjective (of color) very low in saturation.
- adjective not keenly felt.
- adjective slow to learn or understand. — synonyms: dense, dim, dumb, obtuse, slow
- adjective (of business) not active or brisk. — synonyms: slow, sluggish
- adjective not having a sharp edge or point.
- adjective blunted in responsiveness or sensibility.
- adjective not clear and resonant. — synonyms: thudding
- adjective darkened with overcast. — synonyms: leaden
Examples
- “Age had dulled the surface”
- “lose shine or brightness”
- “the varnished table top dulled with time”