dull
Translation
dull, boring, blunt, overcast
Examples
The movie was very dull.
The film was very dull.
This knife is too dull to cut bread.
This knife is too dull to cut bread.
It was a dull, gray day.
It was a dull, grey day.
He felt a dull pain in his shoulder.
He felt a dull pain in his shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is dull)) to be boring or uninteresting The lecture was quite dull.
((sth. is dull)) to not be sharp This old razor is dull.
((a dull color/light)) not bright She wore a dull brown dress.
((a dull pain)) not sharp or intense I have a dull ache in my back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boring, blunt, dim; Antonyms: interesting, sharp, bright
Etymology
From Middle English 'dull', from Old English 'dol' meaning 'stupid, foolish'.
Memory Tips
A 'dull' day (overcast) can make you feel 'dull' (bored). A 'dull' knife is no fun to use.