leaden
01
blygrå, dyster
(of sky) overcast and dull, often suggesting an impending storm or a gloomy atmosphere
Disapproving
Formal
Exempel
The leaden sky loomed ominously, hinting at the rain that was about to fall.
Den blygrå himlen hängde hotfullt, antydande regnet som var på väg att falla.
The hikers were disheartened by the leaden sky, which promised a challenging trek ahead.
Vandrarna var modfällda av den blygrå himlen, som lovade en utmanande vandring framöver.
02
blytung, tung
(of mood, atmosphere, etc.) feeling heavy, slow, and overwhelming
DisapprovingFormalExempel
The meeting room was filled with a leaden silence after the disappointing announcement, everyone feeling weighed down by the news.
Mötesrummet fylldes av en blytung tystnad efter den besvikande tillkännagivelsen, alla kände sig tyngda av nyheten.
The leaden pace of the project's progress frustrated everyone involved, as delays piled up and deadlines loomed closer.
Projektets tunga framsteg frustrerade alla inblandade, eftersom förseningar hopade sig och deadlines närmade sig.
03
av bly, bly-
made of lead
04
iskall, frusen
be very cold, below the freezing point
05
blytung, slö
lacking energy or liveliness in how someone moves, behaves, or expresses themselves
Exempel
Her leaden expression failed to hide her disappointment at the news.
Hennes blytunga ansiktsuttryck kunde inte dölja hennes besvikelse över nyheten.
His leaden movements suggested exhaustion after a long day's work.
Hans blytunga rörelser antydde utmattning efter en lång arbetsdag.
06
tung, långsam
(of movement) slow and laborious
07
blygrå, mörkgrå som bly
having a dark dull gray color like lead
