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dull vs boring

boring vs dull

dull is not a noun while boring is a noun.

dull and boring both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but boring is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
boring Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, dull and boring are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and boring: so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Other synonyms of dull include deadening, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome.
dull (noun) boring (noun)
the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
the act of drilling
dull (adjective) boring (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
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
dull (verb) boring (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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