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Vocabulary Entry
dull
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Not bright or vivid; lacking interest or excitement.
Example Sentences
"The colors of the painting were dull and lifeless."
"His dull demeanor made it hard to engage in conversation."
"The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep."
V
verb
To make or become less sharp or intense.
Example Sentences
"He used a whetstone to dull the knife's edge."
"The constant rain dulled the sound of the thunder."
"Her enthusiasm began to dull after a long day at work."
N
noun
A state of being dull; lack of brightness, interest, or excitement.
Example Sentences
"The dull of the day made it hard to stay motivated."
"His performance was marked by a dull that disappointed the audience."
"The dull of winter can bring about feelings of sadness."