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dull vs lively

lively vs dull

dull and lively both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but lively is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
lively No Yes No No
dull (adjective) lively (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point full of life and energy
emitting or reflecting very little light full of spirit; full of life
lacking in liveliness or animation elastic; rebounds readily
not keenly felt quick and energetic
darkened with overcast filled with events or activity
(of business) not active or brisk full of zest or vigor
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) lively (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
Difference between dull and lively

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