Definition of Dull
Dull
dull
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
boring or tiresome, not exciting or interesting;
e.g. She thought the book was dull and didn't finish reading it.
(adjective)
not sharp, clear, or acute, but rather blunt, muffled, or indistinct;
e.g. My knife was dull and didn't cut things well. I heard a dull sound but couldn't tell what it was. He had a dull ache in his head.
(adjective)
dark, gloomy, or subdued, lacking in vividness or brightness;
e.g. He wore dull gray clothes so as to not attract attention. It was a dull and cloudy day.
(adjective)
somewhat stupid or unintelligent, slow to learn or understand;
e.g. If she weren't so dull, she would have finished the task much sooner.
(verb)
to make something less sharp or intense, to decrease the brightness or effectiveness of something;
e.g. Many drugs dull the senses and cause one to feel numb.
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