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dull vs dense

dense vs dull

dull and dense both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but dense is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
dense No Yes No No
As adjectives, dull and dense are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and dense: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dull include dim, dumb, obtuse, slow.
dull (adjective) dense (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point having high relative density or specific gravity
emitting or reflecting very little light hard to pass through because of dense growth
lacking in liveliness or animation slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
not keenly felt permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
darkened with overcast having component parts closely crowded together
(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) dense (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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