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Unfashionable or outdated, especially in style or dress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