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damp vs dull

dull vs damp

damp is a noun but dull is not a noun.

damp and dull both are adjectives.

damp and dull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
damp Yes Yes Yes No
dull No Yes Yes No
As verbs, damp and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • damp and dull: deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Other synonyms of damp include dampen, muffle, mute, tone down.
damp (noun) dull (noun)
a slight wetness
damp (adjective) dull (adjective)
slightly wet not having a sharp edge or point
emitting or reflecting very little light
lacking in liveliness or animation
not keenly felt
darkened with overcast
(of business) not active or brisk
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
being or made softer or less loud or clear
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
damp (verb) dull (verb)
lessen in force or effect become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible make less lively or vigorous
restrain or discourage become less interesting or attractive
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping make dull in appearance
make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
Difference between damp and dull

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