dull vs humdrum

humdrum vs dull

dull is not a noun while humdrum is a noun.

dull and humdrum both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but humdrum is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dull	No	Yes	Yes	No
humdrum	Yes	Yes	No	No

dull (noun)	humdrum (noun)
	the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

dull (adjective)	humdrum (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point	tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
emitting or reflecting very little light	not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
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)	humdrum (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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