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Meaning of dullness
The primary meaning of the word "dullness" refers to a lack of sharpness, brightness, or interest.
Etymology of dullness
The word "dullness" originates from the Old English word "dull", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "duliz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "dehl-", meaning to blunt or make dull
Historically, the word has been used to describe a lack of sharpness or brightness, and has evolved to include connotations of monotony and lack of interest
Synonyms
lackluster
mundane
uninspiring
uninteresting
bland
tedious
monotonous
dreary
sluggish
lethargic
apathetic
unenthusiastic
lackadaisical
inert
stagnant
stagnantness
tedium
monotony
drabness
dullard
humdrum
prosaic
commonplace
ordinary
unremarkable
forgettable
vapid
insipid
flat
stale
lifeless
spiritless
torpid
somnolent
soporific
listless
enervating
enfeebling
debilitated
weakened
exhausted
spent
fatigued
jaded
world-weary
disillusioned
disenchanted
Definitions
- The quality of being dull, lacking sharpness or brightness
- * A lack of interest or excitement, monotony
- * A lack of sharpness or quickness of mind or perception
Usage Examples
- The dullness of the lecture put the entire class to sleep
- * The dullness of the colors in the painting made it seem uninteresting
- * The dullness of the conversation made me want to leave the party