dull

/dˈʌl/

/ˈdəɫ/

dull

(of an object or surface) lacking a sharp or pointed edge, often suggesting that it is not suitable for cutting or piercing

antonyms : sharp

(of colors) not clear or shiny; lacking brightness

lacking in distinguishing or exceptional qualities, often suggesting a lack of originality, creativity, or character

synonyms : boring

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

synonyms : dense

(of weather) cloudy

synonyms : leaden

not reflecting or emitting much light

antonyms : bright

lacking in enthusiasm or energy

antonyms : lively

being or made softer or less loud or clear

synonyms : muffled

muted

softened

in a low position; near the ground

not keenly felt

antonyms : sharp

(of business) not active or brisk

synonyms : slow

sluggish

blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

synonyms : thudding

to dull

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

make dull in appearance

make less lively or vigorous

become less interesting or attractive

synonyms : pall

make dull or blunt

synonyms : blunt

antonyms : sharpen

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

synonyms : damp

make numb or insensitive

synonyms : benumb

blunt

numb

Examples

1. The film was as dull as ditchwater.

2. Frankly, this book sounded dull as ditchwater to me.

3. The book was pretty dull and didn't really stand out from other similar books in the genre.

4. She woke up with a dull ache in her neck.

Nearby words

dumb as a coal bucket

dumb bunny

dumb show