Definitions
verb
become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness
“the varnished table top dulled with time”
adjective
blunted in responsiveness or sensibility
“a dull gaze”
adjective
emitting or reflecting very little light
“a dull glow”
adjective
lacking in liveliness or animation
“he was so dull at parties”
verb
make dull in appearance
“Age had dulled the surface”
verb
make less lively or vigorous
“Middle age dulled her appetite for travel”
adjective
not having a sharp edge or point
“the knife was too dull to be of any use”
adjective
not keenly felt
“a dull throbbing”
adjective
very low in saturation; highly diluted
“dull greens and blues”
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