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dull vs sharp

sharp vs dull

dull is not a noun while sharp is a noun.

dull and sharp both are adjectives.

dull is a verb but sharp is not a verb.

dull is not an adverb while sharp is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dull No Yes Yes No
sharp Yes Yes No Yes
dull (noun) sharp (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
dull (adjective) sharp (adjective)
not having a sharp edge or point having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
emitting or reflecting very little light (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
lacking in liveliness or animation keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
not keenly felt (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
darkened with overcast quick and forceful
(of business) not active or brisk having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
being or made softer or less loud or clear ending in a sharp point
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft dangerously steep
(of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted very sudden and in great amount or degree
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness harsh
dull (verb) sharp (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
dull (adverb) sharp (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree
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