dulness (Meaning)
dulness
cloudy, to make dull, cloudy sense 2, overcast, slightly grayish, to become dull, mentally slow or stupid, to make or become dull, slow in perception or sensibility, lacking sharpness of edge or point, low in saturation (see saturation sense 4a) and low in lightness, slow in action, not ringing, sharp, or intense, not resonant or ringing, lacking in force, intensity, or acuteness, lacking brilliance or luster, mentally slow, tedious, uninteresting, lacking in force, intensity, or sharpness, listless, lacking zest (see zest sense 2) or vivacity
Synonyms & Antonyms of dulness
Synonyms:
- lunacy
- inanity
- unreasonableness
- dottiness
- folly
- fallacy
- nincompoopery
- mental retardation
- mental deficiency
- zaniness
- idiocy
- asininity
- simplemindedness
- wackiness
- daftness
- madness
- balminess
- craziness
- silliness
- dippiness
- nuttiness
- nonsensicalness
- feeblemindedness
- inaneness
- absurdity
- irrationality
- preposterousness
- fatuousness
Antonyms:
dulness Sentence Examples
- The days stretched out with an unbearable dulness, devoid of any excitement or stimuli.
- The lecture lacked any animation or captivating content, resulting in a profound sense of dulness that permeated the room.
- The monotonous rhythm of the dripping faucet created a dull, hypnotic atmosphere in the otherwise silent kitchen.
- The novel's plot was so predictable and uninspired that it induced a crushing dulness in the reader.
- The pale, lifeless colors and unoriginal design of the apartment rendered it utterly dull and uninviting.
- The muted tones and somber shadows of the painting conveyed an overwhelming sense of dulness, evoking a profound melancholy in the viewer.
- The dull thud of the ax echoed through the forest, a monotonous sound that belied the violence of the act.
- The dreary, overcast sky cast a dull, oppressive gloom over the city, dampening the spirits of its inhabitants.
- The long, winding road stretched out before him with an interminable dulness, offering no respite from the oppressive boredom.
- The dulness of the conversation lulled her into a state of half-slumber, her eyelids heavy with the weight of disinterest.
FAQs About the word dulness
cloudy, to make dull, cloudy sense 2, overcast, slightly grayish, to become dull, mentally slow or stupid, to make or become dull, slow in perception or sensibi
slowness, denseness,thickness, density, simpleness, obtuseness, senselessness, dim-wittedness, oafishness, stupidity
sharpness, intelligence,brightness, alertness, quickness, cleverness, keenness, brilliance, perception, judgement
The days stretched out with an unbearable dulness, devoid of any excitement or stimuli.
The lecture lacked any animation or captivating content, resulting in a profound sense of dulness that permeated the room.
The monotonous rhythm of the dripping faucet created a dull, hypnotic atmosphere in the otherwise silent kitchen.
The novel's plot was so predictable and uninspired that it induced a crushing dulness in the reader.
