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lively vs dull

dull vs lively

lively and dull both are adjectives.

lively is not a verb while dull is a verb.

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

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