dull
/dəl/ · verb
Meaning
- To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
- To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
- To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
- To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.
- Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
- Boring; not exciting or interesting.
- Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
- Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
- Sluggish, listless.
- Cloudy, overcast.
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