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dulled

UK
/dʌld/
US
/dʌld/

Translations

dulledpast participle
UK
/dʌld/
US
/dʌld/
More precise tagging for an adjective derived from a past participle.
terniSe dit d’une couleur, d’un éclat ou d’un aspect qui a perdu sa vivacité.
The once vibrant colors of the painting had become dulled over time.
Les couleurs autrefois vives du tableau s’étaient ternies avec le temps.
émousséSe dit d’une sensibilité, d’une perception ou d’une acuité qui a perdu en intensité.
After the long meeting, his senses were dulled and he struggled to focus.
Après la longue réunion, ses sens étaient émoussés et il avait du mal à se concentrer.
Synonyms
blunted
diminished
weakened
lessened
stale
tired
unexciting
Antonyms
sharp
keen
bright
lively
dullverb

dulled

Past Simple

dulled
Past Simple
dulled
Past Participle
dulling
Gerund
UK
/dʌl/
US
/dʌl/
ternirRendre moins brillant, moins vif ou moins éclatant.
The rain dulled the vibrant colors of the landscape.
La pluie a terni les couleurs éclatantes du paysage.
émousserRendre moins tranchant ou moins net.
The long use dulled the blade.
L’usage prolongé a émoussé la lame.
atténuerRendre moins intense, moins vif ou moins sensible, notamment pour une sensation ou une douleur.
The medication dulled his sense of pain.
Le médicament a atténué sa sensation de douleur.
Additional translations
émousserAu sens figuré: rendre moins vif, moins motivé ou moins enthousiaste.
Synonyms
deaden
blunt
weaken
attenuate
reduce

Definitions

dulledpast participle
Lacking sharpness or clarity; not bright or vivid.
The once vibrant colors of the painting had become dulled over time.
Having lost intensity or keenness; less acute.
After the long meeting, his senses were dulled and he struggled to focus.
dullverb
To make or become less intense, bright, or sharp.
The rain dulled the vibrant colors of the landscape.
To make or become less interesting or lively.
The long lecture dulled the students' enthusiasm.
To make or become less acute or sensitive.
The medication dulled his sense of pain.
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