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dense vs dull

dull vs dense

dense and dull both are adjectives.

dense is not a verb while dull is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dense No Yes No No
dull No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, dense and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • dense and dull: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dense include dim, dumb, obtuse, slow.
dense (adjective) dull (adjective)
having high relative density or specific gravity not having a sharp edge or point
hard to pass through because of dense growth emitting or reflecting very little light
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity lacking in liveliness or animation
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter not keenly felt
having component parts closely crowded together 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
dense (verb) dull (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
make less lively or vigorous
become less interesting or attractive
make dull in appearance
make dull or blunt
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
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