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leaden vs dull

dull vs leaden

leaden and dull both are adjectives.

leaden is not a verb while dull is a verb.

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