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Dull Definition & Meaning

1. Lacking in interest or excitement.

Example: The lecture was so dull that half the audience fell asleep.

2. Not sharp or pointed.

Example: The knife was dull and couldn't cut through the steak.

3. Lacking brightness or vividness.

Example: The colors in the painting had become dull over time.

4. Slow to understand or perceive.

Example: The student was dull and had trouble keeping up with the class.

5. Lacking in energy or enthusiasm.

Example: The party was dull and everyone seemed bored.

Examples of the word dull used in sentences.

  • My teacher's lecture was so dull that I fell asleep.
  • The movie I watched last night was really dull and uninteresting.
  • The party was rather dull until the music started playing.
  • The weather today is dull and gray.
  • My pencil's tip is dull and needs to be sharpened.
  • The lecture was so dull that I almost fell asleep.
  • The weather has been so dull and rainy lately.
  • The party was dull until someone started playing music.
  • I need to sharpen my knife, it's too dull to cut the meat.
  • She found her job to be dull and repetitive.
  • My new job is a bit dull, but at least it's stable and pays well.
  • The lecture on the history of mathematics was so dull that I struggled to stay awake.
  • The weather has been so dull and overcast lately - I miss the sunshine!
  • He has a dull personality and never seems to take risks or try anything new.
  • The painting was beautiful, but the colors had faded over time and now appeared dull.
  • The party was really dull and there wasn't much to do, so we left early.
  • I find this book really dull and I don't think I'll ever finish reading it.
  • The lecture was so dull that I found it hard to stay awake.
  • The movie was a bit dull at the beginning but it got more interesting towards the end.
  • The weather was so dull and grey that I didn't feel like going outside.
  • The rainy weather made for a dull day at the beach, but we still had a relaxing time.
  • I refuse to settle for a dull job that doesn't challenge me or allow me to grow.
  • The lecture on quantum physics was so dull that I kept nodding off.
  • After reading the same old textbook for months, I fear my knowledge has become rather dull.
  • The new beige walls in the living room make the space look dull and lifeless.
  • The weekend was shaping up to be dull, but a surprise visit from a long lost friend added some excitement.
  • Despite the professor's expertise, his lecture on quantum mechanics was dull and uninspiring.
  • The protagonist in the novel was portrayed as a dull and unremarkable character until a sudden twist in the plot.
  • The party was a complete let down, with dull music and a lack of interesting conversation.
  • The sky was overcast and the rain made everything look dull and grey in the city.
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