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Meaning ofdullin English

dull

us//dʌl//uk//dʌl//

Comparative Adjectiveduller
Superlative Adjectivedullest
Past Tensedulled
Participle Verbdulling
Third Person Singulardulls

Definitions

Adjective
1. uninteresting; lacking excitement
2. not sharp; hard to cut
  The knife was dull and couldn't cut the meat easily.
3. lacking shine; matte finish
  The dull paint on the wall made the room look uninviting.
4. lacking energy; sluggish
  The dull weather made me feel lethargic all day.
5. causing slight pain; not intense
  The doctor described the dull ache in her back as a common symptom.
6. a muffled sound; unclear noise
  The muffled sound of the drum was dull and unenthusiastic.
7. slow to understand; unintelligent
  The student was considered dull because she had trouble following the lesson.
8. feeling bored or unhappy
  The dull expression on her face showed she was feeling unhappy.
9. lacking clarity; cloudy
  The dull water in the pond was cloudy and lacked clarity.
10. unresponsive; without sensation
  The patient's dull skin felt numb to the touch.
11. lacking energy; lifeless; inactive
  The company's dull marketing strategy resulted in low sales.
Verb
1. to become less sharp or lose intensity
  The knife will dull over time if not properly maintained.
2. to blunt or make less sharp; lose edge
  The constant use of the tool began to dull its cutting edge.
3. to make something less sharp; obscure
  The prolonged use of the blade will dull its sharpness over time.

Compounds / Phrases

dull-witted dullsville