dull
Translation
boring, blunt, overcast, not bright
Examples
It was a very dull film.
It was a very dull movie.
The knife is too dull to cut.
The knife is too dull to cut.
The sky was a dull grey colour.
The sky was a dull gray color.
I have a dull ache in my back.
I have a dull ache in my back.
Grammar Patterns
((dull noun)) boring, not sharp, or not bright It was a very dull movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boring, blunt, dim; Antonyms: exciting, sharp, bright
Etymology
From Middle English 'dull', related to Old English 'dol' (stupid, foolish).
Memory Tips
Imagine a dull, gray day with nothing to do. Everything seems less sharp and less bright, which covers most meanings.