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dull vs dim

dim vs dull

dull and dim both are adjectives.

dull and dim both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
dim No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, dull and dim are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and dim: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dull include dense, dumb, obtuse, slow.
dull (adjective) dim (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point made dim or less bright
emitting or reflecting very little light lacking in light; not bright or harsh
lacking in liveliness or animation offering little or no hope
not keenly felt lacking clarity or distinctness
darkened with overcast slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
(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) dim (verb)
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness make dim or lusterless
make less lively or vigorous become dim or lusterless
become less interesting or attractive make dim by comparison or conceal
make dull in appearance become vague or indistinct
make dull or blunt switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make numb or insensitive
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