dulled

Describes something that has become less sharp, intense, vivid, or sensitive.

ruОписывает что-то, что стало менее острым, интенсивным, ярким или чувствительным.esDescribe algo que se ha vuelto menos afilado, intenso, brillante o sensible.frQui est devenu moins tranchant, moins intense, moins vif, moins lumineux ou moins sensible.deBezeichnet etwas, das weniger scharf, intensiv, hell oder empfindlich geworden ist; oft im Sinne von abgestumpft, gedämpft oder getrübt.ptDescreve algo que se tornou menos afiado, menos intenso, menos brilhante ou menos sensível.zh形容某物变得不那么锋利、不那么强烈、不那么鲜明或反应不那么灵敏。arيصف شيئًا صار أقل حدة أو قوة أو إشراقًا أو إحساسًا. يشمل ذلك المعنى الحسي والمجازي معًا.

1. Less sharp or intense B2 formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   • The knife's blade was dulled from years of use.
   • Her senses were dulled by the medication.
   • The colors of the painting had dulled over time.

   ruПритупленныйesembotado, apagadofrémoussé, atténuédeAbgestumpftptEmbotadozh变钝的arباهت

   المرادفات: blunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   الأضداد: acutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feeling B2 formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   • His emotions felt dulled after the traumatic event.
   • The constant noise dulled her hearing.
   • The pain was dulled by the anesthetic.

   ruПритупленныйesembotadofrémoussé (sensibilité réduite)deAbgestumpftptEmbotadozh迟钝的arمُخَدَّر الإحساس

   المرادفات: benumbeddeadenedinsensible

   الأضداد: acutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or exciting B2 informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   • The party was dulled by the lack of music.
   • His enthusiasm was dulled by the repetitive tasks.
   • The film's impact was dulled by its predictable plot.

   ruПритупленныйesembotado, sin interésfrémoussé (au sens figuré)deAbgestumpftptDesanimadozh变得乏味的arفاتر

   المرادفات: blandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   الأضداد: captivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• more dulled comparative form
• most dulled superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less sharp, intense, or vivid, or to become less active or sensitive.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению остроты, интенсивности или яркости чего-либо, или для того, чтобы стать менее активным или чувствительным.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la agudeza, intensidad o brillo de algo, o para volverse menos activo o sensible.frVerbe désignant l'action de rendre quelque chose moins aigu, moins intense ou moins vif, ou de devenir moins actif ou moins sensible.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Verringerung der Schärfe, Intensität oder Helligkeit von etwas zu bezeichnen oder um weniger aktiv oder empfindlich zu werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a intensidade, o brilho, a nitidez ou a acuidade de algo, ou de se tornar menos ativo, vivo ou sensível.zh动词，指使某物的锋利度、强度或鲜明度减弱，或变得不那么活跃、敏感。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تقليل حدّة شيء أو كثافته أو لمعانه، أو لجعله أقلّ نشاطًا أو حسّاسية؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى أن يصبح الشيء باهتًا أو فاترًا أو خاملًا.

1. Make less sharp B2 formal

   To make something less sharp or less intense.

   • Constant use dulled the blade of the knife.
   • The repeated impact dulled the chisel's edge.
   • Time dulls even the sharpest memories.

   ruПритупитьesembotarfrÉmousser, rendre moins tranchantdeAbstumpfenptAmolarzh使变钝arجعل الشيء أقل حدة

   المرادفات: bluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   الأضداد: accentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensity B2 formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   • The thick curtains dulled the sunlight in the room.
   • The medication dulled the pain in his knee.
   • The fog dulled the sound of the traffic.

   ruПриглушитьesMitigar la intensidadfrAtténuerdeAbschwächenptAtenuarzh减弱arتَخْفيت الشِّدَّة

   المرادفات: alleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   الأضداد: amplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interesting B2 informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   • The long lecture dulled the students' attention.
   • Repetitive tasks can dull your enthusiasm for work.
   • The gray weather dulled the mood of the party.

   ruПритуплятьeshacer menos interesantefrRendre moins intéressantdeAbstumpfen lassenptTornar menos interessantezh使乏味arيجعل الشيء أقل إثارة

   المرادفات: bluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   الأضداد: enlivenexciteintereststimulate

• dulled past participle
• dulled past simple
• dulling present participle
• dulls third person singular