duller

UK
/ˈdʌlə/
US
/ˈdʌlər/

Translations

dullernoun
dullers
pl
UK
/ˈdʌlə/
US
/ˈdʌlər/
He was often called a duller by his classmates.
Его часто называли тупицей одноклассники.
dulladjective

duller

Comp.

duller
Comp.
dullest
Super.
UK
/dʌl/
US
/dʌl/
The lecture was so dull that I almost fell asleep.
Лекция была такой скучной, что я чуть не заснул.
The room was lit by a dull lamp.
Комната была освещена тусклой лампой.
She wore a dull dress to the party.
Она надела неяркое платье на вечеринку.
He heard a dull thud from the other room.
Он услышал глухой стук из другой комнаты.

Definitions

dullernoun
A tool, substance, or person that makes something less sharp, bright, or intense; an agent that dulls.
The jeweler applied a chemical duller to reduce the metal's shine.
A person or thing regarded as dull, boring, or lacking liveliness in comparison with others.
Although everyone else was laughing and dancing, he remained the duller, sitting silently in the corner.
dulladjective
Lacking interest or excitement; boring.
The lecture was so dull that half the audience fell asleep.
Lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.
The sky was a dull gray, promising rain later in the day.
Not sharp or pointed; blunt.
The knife was too dull to cut through the tomato.
Not intense or acute; lacking in force or intensity.
She felt a dull ache in her shoulder after the workout.
Slow to understand; lacking quickness of perception or intellect.
Even as a child, he was considered dull compared to his quick-witted sister.