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leaden
01
(of sky) overcast and dull, often suggesting an impending storm or a gloomy atmosphere
Disapproving
Formal
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most leaden
Comparative
more leaden
gradable
Examples
The leaden sky loomed ominously, hinting at the rain that was about to fall.
02
(of mood, atmosphere, etc.) feeling heavy, slow, and overwhelming
Disapproving
Formal
Examples
The meeting room was filled with a leaden silence after the disappointing announcement, everyone feeling weighed down by the news.
03
made of lead
04
be very cold, below the freezing point
05
lacking energy or liveliness in how someone moves, behaves, or expresses themselves
Examples
Her leaden expression failed to hide her disappointment at the news.
06
(of movement) slow and laborious
07
having a dark dull gray color like lead
