Dull

/dΙ™l/

The meaning and definition of Dull, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
    β€œYears of misuse have dulled the tools.”
  2. To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
    β€œHe drinks to dull the pain.”
adjective
  1. Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
    β€œAll these knives are dull.”
  2. Boring; not exciting or interesting.
    β€œHe sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms dullen lackluster matte
Antonyms bright intelligent sharp

Origin

From Middle English dull.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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