dull
Definitions
Adjective
- Lacking in liveliness or animation
- Emitting or reflecting very little light
- Not keenly felt
- Not having a sharp edge or point
Verb
- Make dull in appearance
- Become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
- Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
- Make numb or insensitive
- Make dull or blunt
- Become less interesting or attractive
- Make less lively or vigorous
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Definitions: 11
Fragments: 13
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
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