dull

dull · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lacking interest or excitement; boring.

  2. 2.

    Lacking brightness, vividness, or luster.

  3. 3.

    (Of a blade or point) Not sharp.

  4. 4.

    (Of a sound) Not loud or clear; muted.

  5. 5.

    (Of pain) Not intense; aching steadily.

  6. 6.

    Slow to understand; not intelligent.

  7. 7.

    To make or become less intense, bright, or sharp.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dull as dishwater — Extremely boring
  • •
    never a dull moment — Always something happening
  • •
    dull the pain — To reduce suffering

Related words

Antonyms: bright, exciting, interesting, sharp
See also: blunt, boring, dim
Synonyms: blunt, boring, dim, tedious

Etymology

From Old English dol ("foolish, stupid"), of Germanic origin.