Superlative for lacking in interest or excitement
“The bands were terrible and the music festival turned out to be a rather dull affair.”
(of an edge or blade) Superlative for not sharp
“I found it highly frustrating trying to chop my onions with a dull knife.”
(of the weather) Superlative for dark, cloudy or overcast
“The view from the top of the building is spectacular and even on a dull day, the city unfolds beneath you in surprising ways.”
Superlative for lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen
“The room's dull colors form a good neutral background for several vivid artworks that adorn the walls.”
(of a noise or sound) Superlative for not clear or muffled
“When thumped, a watermelon should make a hollow sound, a dull sound means it's not yet ripe.”
(of activity) Superlative for sluggish or slow-moving
“The office and its staff always seem a little dull on Monday mornings.”
(of a person) Superlative for slow of understanding
“He was considered a dull student in his school years, but would later transform himself into a successful and respected businessman.”
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