(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.”
Having a pale or gray color
Characterized by banality or triteness
Without distinguishing features
Expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
Having a somber or dismal atmosphere or nature
More typically used to describe women than men
Humble or lower in rank or status
Deep, resonant in sound
Showing no interest or animation
Not appealing
Suffering from anaemia
Tediously boring or monotonous
Straight and flat
Dingy and stuffy
Lengthy in duration
Tarnished or blackened
Not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances
Pedantic
Without one's mental faculties, typically as a result of injury or intoxication
Strictly regulated
Showing or characterized by great energy and movement
Seemingly endless because boring
Somewhat warm or hot in temperature
Gentle and not easily provoked
Lacking clarity or conciseness
Lacking in social grace or refinement
To decrease in intensity
“We believe the addition of any additional ingredients will dull the exceptionally fine flavor and diminish your enjoyment.”
To decrease 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 change or lose color
To fade or become less intense
To lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
To dim or lower the beam of a source of light
To confuse or befuddle
Make or become more severe and less sympathetic
Astonish and shock
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