dullish

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking brilliance, luster, or interest; uninteresting or unimpressive.

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Variants

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dullish , dullishly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'heavy, leaden' in Old English. The modern sense of 'dull' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The opposite of 'dull' is 'brilliant'.

2. In the 16th century, 'dull' was used to describe a heavy, leaden object.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of indifference, lack of emotion or excitement.

2. boredom: A feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction caused by lack of interest or excitement.

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