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dull vs leaden

leaden vs dull

dull and leaden both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but leaden is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
leaden No Yes No No
As adjectives, dull and leaden are synonyms defined as:
  • dull and leaden: darkened with overcast
dull (adjective) leaden (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point made of lead
emitting or reflecting very little light darkened with overcast
lacking in liveliness or animation lacking lightness or liveliness
not keenly felt (of movement) slow and laborious
darkened with overcast made heavy or weighted down with weariness
(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) leaden (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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