(of an edge or blade) Not sharp
(of a noise or sound) Not clear or muffled
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Lacking in interest or excitement
“The bands were terrible and the music festival turned out to be a rather dull affair.”
(of an edge or blade) Not sharp
“I found it highly frustrating trying to chop my onions with a dull knife.”
(of the weather) Dark, cloudy or overcast
“The view from the top of the building is spectacular and even on a dull day, the city unfolds beneath you in surprising ways.”
Lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen
“The room's dull colors form a good neutral background for several vivid artworks that adorn the walls.”
(of a noise or sound) Not clear or muffled
“When thumped, a watermelon should make a hollow sound, a dull sound means it's not yet ripe.”
(of activity) Sluggish or slow-moving
“The office and its staff always seem a little dull on Monday mornings.”
(of a person) Slow of understanding
“He was considered a dull student in his school years, but would later transform himself into a successful and respected businessman.”
Very pragmatic or realistic, lacking emotion or artificiality
Having a pale or gray color
Offering no means of relaxation and pleasure
Expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
(of a sound) Tending to resonate, echo or reverberate
Unfashionable or outdated, especially in style or dress
Having a pale or unhealthy skin tone
Not awake and aware of and responding to one's environment
Academic in manner, often in an annoying or boring way
Extending or continuing over a relatively long time period
Not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
Somber or sedate in nature
Tending to induce sleep
Verbose or unfocused in speech or expression
Lacking in social grace or refinement
Relaxed or comfortable in nature
To decrease or reduce in strength or intensity
“We believe the addition of any additional ingredients will dull the exceptionally fine flavor and diminish your enjoyment.”
To decrease or reduce in sensitivity
“According to doctors, long-term cigarette smoking will dull the senses of taste and smell.”
(of colors) To render pale or less bright
“Regular washing will ultimately dull the bright colors of the fabric.”
To darken or make less bright
“Ominous clouds appeared that would dull the sky and signal the coming of heavy rain.”
To put a damper on one's mood or enthusiasm
“The constant daily grind of work and little play does dull the spirit somewhat.”
To cause or inspire boredom in
To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
To make or become less sharp
To confuse or befuddle
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