dullness
Translation
dullness
Examples
The dullness of the lecture made me sleepy.
The dullness of the lecture made me sleepy.
I was surprised by the dullness of the knife.
I was surprised by the dullness of the knife.
The dullness of the paint was disappointing.
The dullness of the paint was disappointing.
Grammar Patterns
the dullness of (sth.) the quality of being dull in something The dullness of the weather affected his mood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boredom, monotony, bluntness; Antonyms: brightness, sharpness, excitement
Etymology
From the adjective 'dull' plus the noun suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
'Dullness' is the state of being 'dull'. If a party is dull, you feel its dullness.