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    dullness
    /ˈdʌlnəs/

    noun

    • 1. lack of interest or excitement: "tasks of such repetitive and numbing dullness"
    • 2. lack of brightness, vividness, or sheen: "flowery options to brighten up the dullness of autumn"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDULLNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Dullness is the lack of interest, excitement, or brightness. It can also mean boredom, tedium, or unhappiness. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its pronunciation.

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  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dullnessDullness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Dullness describes a lack of vividness or excitement, and it can also be used for a lack of intelligence: "My dog is sweet, but her dullness makes it impossible to teach her any tricks." Definitions of dullness. noun. without sharpness or clearness of edge or point.

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  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dullDull Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : tedious, uninteresting. dull lectures. 2. : lacking sharpness of edge or point. a dull knife. 3. a. : not resonant or ringing. a dull booming sound. b. : lacking in force, intensity, or sharpness. a dull ache. 4. : lacking brilliance or luster.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › dullnessDULLNESS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

    Dullness is the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind. Find 86 similar and opposite words for dullness, such as thickness, density, simpleness, slowness, obtuseness, and more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondullness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Definition of dullness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › dullnessDullness - definition of dullness by The Free Dictionary

    Dullness means a lack of interest, liveliness, or brightness, or a state of being stupid or insensitive. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of dullness and its synonyms, such as boring, drab, humdrum, and stodgy.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDULL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Dull means not interesting, not bright, or not sharp. It can be an adjective or a verb. Learn how to use dull in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and idioms.