obtuse

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/-ˈtʃuːs/ English

Definitions

verb

To dull or reduce an emotion or a physical state.

adjective

Blunt; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form.
Intellectually dull or dim-witted.
Of sound, etc.: deadened, muffled, muted.
Indirect or circuitous.

Related words

Synonyms

dense dim dim-witted thick blunt dull deadened muffled obtuse-angled purblind slow stupid dumb simple undiscerning unsubdivided obovate rhomboid

Antonyms

clear sharp bright intelligent on the ball quick off the mark quick-witted smart pointed acute acute-angled

Associated

palea revolute glume apexes cuneate columella scabrous canthus acuminate coriaceous isosceles cordate

Rhymes

induce produce nous use abstruse deduce reduce recluse douce abuse

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