leaden
IPA: ɫˈɛdʌn
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To make or become dull or overcast.
adjective
- (dated) Made of lead.
- Pertaining to or resembling lead; grey, heavy, sluggish.
- Dull; darkened with overcast.
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Examples of "leaden" in Sentences
- The female has the upperside dull leaden blue.
- Others found it obvious, leaden and heavy handed.
- That last three word phrase is leaden and bathetic.
- A plumber then encased it in a close fitting leaden shell.
- He was then beaten with leaden mauls until his veins broke and burst.
- Critics consider that its fine qualities are marred by leaden effects.
- Below, an inscribed leaden plate was buried, declaring the claims of France.
- The compound leaves of this plant appear leaden due to their dense hairiness.
- I feel that, while aiming for neutrality, the end result is maybe a bit leaden.
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