dulled

• يصف شيئًا صار أقل حدة أو قوة أو إشراقًا أو إحساسًا. يشمل ذلك المعنى الحسي والمجازي معًا.

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

1. Less sharp or intenseB2formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   باهت

   • 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.

   المرادفاتblunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   الأضدادacutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feelingB2formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   مُخَدَّر الإحساس

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

   المرادفاتbenumbeddeadenedinsensible

   الأضدادacutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or excitingB2informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   فاتر

   • 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.

   المرادفاتblandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   الأضدادcaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• فعل 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.

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

1. Make less sharpB2formal

   To make something less sharp or less intense.

   جعل الشيء أقل حدة

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

   المرادفاتbluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   الأضدادaccentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   تَخْفيت الشِّدَّة

   • 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.

   المرادفاتalleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   الأضدادamplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interestingB2informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   يجعل الشيء أقل إثارة

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

   المرادفاتbluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   الأضدادenlivenexciteintereststimulate