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dreary vs dull

dull vs dreary

dreary and dull both are adjectives.

dreary is not a verb while dull is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dreary No Yes No No
dull No Yes Yes No
dreary (adjective) dull (adjective)
causing dejection not having a sharp edge or point
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise 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
dreary (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
Difference between dreary and dull

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