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leaden
01
(of sky) overcast and dull, often suggesting an impending storm or a gloomy atmosphere
02
(of mood, atmosphere, etc.) feeling heavy, slow, and overwhelming
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
06
(of movement) slow and laborious
07
having a dark dull gray color like lead
leaden
adj
Example
The leaden sky loomed ominously, hinting at the rain that was about to fall.
The leaden sky made it difficult to distinguish between morning and evening as daylight faded.
His leaden movements suggested exhaustion after a long day's work.
The leaden response from the team suggested a collective sense of fatigue and low morale.
Her leaden expression failed to hide her disappointment at the news.
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