Dull /dəl/

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

Definition

verb

To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
“Years of misuse have dulled the tools.”
To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
“He drinks to dull the pain.”

adjective

Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
“All these knives are dull.”
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
“He sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake.”

Synonyms dullen lackluster matte

Antonyms bright intelligent sharp

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