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deadened

UK
/ˈdɛd.ənd/
US
/ˈdɛd.ənd/

Translations

deadenedpast participle
UK
/ˈdɛd.ənd/
US
/ˈdɛd.ənd/
Used attributively to describe something that has been made less lively, intense, or responsive.
éteintSe dit surtout d’un élan, d’une énergie ou d’une vivacité qui a disparu.
After the long meeting, his enthusiasm was deadened, and he just wanted to go home.
Après la longue réunion, son enthousiasme était éteint, et il voulait simplement rentrer chez lui.
assourdiS’emploie pour un son ou une sensation rendus moins intenses.
The thick walls produced a deadened sound, isolating the room from the outside noise.
Les murs épais produisaient un son assourdi, isolant la pièce du bruit extérieur.
Additional translations
atténuéSens général : rendu moins intense, moins vif ou moins perceptible.
Synonyms
dulled
numbed
insensitive
blunted
stifled
Antonyms
lively
active
vibrant
deadenverb

deadened

Past Simple

deadened
Past Simple
deadened
Past Participle
deadening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛd.ən/
US
/ˈdɛd.ən/
atténuerSe dit d’une intensité, d’un bruit, d’un effet qui devient moins fort.
The thick curtains helped to deaden the noise from the street.
Les rideaux épais ont aidé à atténuer le bruit de la rue.
insensibiliserEmploi médical ou physique : rendre moins sensible à la douleur.
The dentist used an anesthetic to deaden the area before the procedure.
Le dentiste a utilisé un anesthésique pour insensibiliser la zone avant l’intervention.
émousserSe dit des émotions, de l’enthousiasme ou de la réactivité mentale.
Years of repetitive tasks had deadened her excitement for the job.
Des années de tâches répétitives avaient émoussé son enthousiasme pour le travail.
Synonyms
dull
reduce
attenuate
mitigate
lessen
dampen
muffle
stifle
Antonyms
awaken
stimulate
excite

Definitions

deadenedpast participle
Having lost vitality, energy, or liveliness.
After the long meeting, his enthusiasm was deadened, and he just wanted to go home.
Made less intense or dull, especially in terms of sound or sensation.
The thick walls produced a deadened sound, isolating the room from the outside noise.
deadenverb
To make something less intense, strong, or active.
The thick curtains helped to deaden the noise from the street.
To make a part of the body less sensitive to pain.
The dentist used an anesthetic to deaden the area before the procedure.
To dull emotions, enthusiasm, or mental responsiveness; to make someone or something less lively or sensitive.
Years of repetitive tasks had deadened her excitement for the job.
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