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dumb vs dull

dull vs dumb

dumb and dull both are adjectives.

dumb is not a verb while dull is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dumb No Yes No No
dull No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, dumb and dull are synonyms defined as:
  • dumb and dull: slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
Other synonyms of dumb include dense, dim, obtuse, slow.
dumb (adjective) dull (adjective)
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity not having a sharp edge or point
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness emitting or reflecting very little light
temporarily incapable of speaking lacking in liveliness or animation
lacking the power of human speech 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
dumb (verb) dull (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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