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8
a
: slow in perception or sensibility : insensible
b
: lacking zest (see zest sense 2) or vivacity : listless
Example Sentences
Adjective the dull roar of the crowd the dull knife just bounced off the skin of the tomato without cutting it Verb Fog dulled the morning sunlight. Special earplugs dulled the sound of the chain saw. His hair dulled as he aged. The dog's eyes dulled as he got sick. She takes medicine to dull the pain. Fear dulled his need for adventure. The knife was dulled from use. The blade should be replaced as soon as it dulls. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Dan Zak, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 While some gender-neutral styles can seem dull, Primary offers unisex prints that are colorful and fun. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Scrape off anything that falls onto your suit with a dull knife; with pb one never rubs the stain. Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022 There’s not a dull shot in the entire movie, which is remarkable, considering how little actual action Heineman films — and most of that is done by drone, observed from behind computer screens. Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 What was a dull, greenish-brown grave marker is now a deep, rich bronze. Mykal Mceldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 At first glance, Miguel A. Gutierrez’s role at WellMed Medical Management Inc. seemed unremarkable — even a little dull. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 More people cut themselves with dull knives rather than sharp ones. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Swap your flat pillows and dull sheets for these luxe picks instead. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Record prices have also helped dull the pain felt by Shell and others such as BP PLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. from their decisions to pull back from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is a set of very high quality, sturdy, knives that comes with a standalone magnetic base that won’t dull the blades. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The pain suffered by the Suns and their fans in the humiliating Game 7 loss to the Mavericks might eventually dull. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2022 Repetitive self-help themes can dull the senses, however. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 But by week two or three, the luster on these items may be starting to dull, thanks to little fingers, water spots, grease splatters and just plain old wear and tear. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 Resist the temptation of turning to drinking, drugs, overeating and other bad habits to dull the pain. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Like knives, the blade will dull over time; unlike knives, sharpening isn’t an option. Bon Appétit, 23 May 2022 See More
Adjective
The soaring office walls, stripped of Young’s bumptious archaeology (including his vertical herd of taxidermy), had been repainted in the dull buttercream of Capitol Hill bureaucracy. Dan Zak, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 While some gender-neutral styles can seem dull, Primary offers unisex prints that are colorful and fun. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Scrape off anything that falls onto your suit with a dull knife; with pb one never rubs the stain. Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022 There’s not a dull shot in the entire movie, which is remarkable, considering how little actual action Heineman films — and most of that is done by drone, observed from behind computer screens. Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 What was a dull, greenish-brown grave marker is now a deep, rich bronze. Mykal Mceldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022 At first glance, Miguel A. Gutierrez’s role at WellMed Medical Management Inc. seemed unremarkable — even a little dull. Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Aug. 2022 More people cut themselves with dull knives rather than sharp ones. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Swap your flat pillows and dull sheets for these luxe picks instead. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 23 Aug. 2022 Verb
Storing knives in wood blocks is more likely to dull your knives, and those knife blocks could also be a hotbed for yeast, mold and other germs. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022 Record prices have also helped dull the pain felt by Shell and others such as BP PLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. from their decisions to pull back from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Francesca Fontana, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is a set of very high quality, sturdy, knives that comes with a standalone magnetic base that won’t dull the blades. Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The pain suffered by the Suns and their fans in the humiliating Game 7 loss to the Mavericks might eventually dull. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 17 May 2022 Repetitive self-help themes can dull the senses, however. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2022 But by week two or three, the luster on these items may be starting to dull, thanks to little fingers, water spots, grease splatters and just plain old wear and tear. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022 Resist the temptation of turning to drinking, drugs, overeating and other bad habits to dull the pain. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Like knives, the blade will dull over time; unlike knives, sharpening isn’t an option. Bon Appétit, 23 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Verb
Middle English dul; akin to Old English dol foolish, Old Irish dall blind
First Known Use
Adjective
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of dull was in the 13th century Phrases Containing dull
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