dull

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht interessant, spannend oder lebhaft ist; auch etwas, das glanzlos, matt oder langweilig wirkt.

Describes something that is not interesting, exciting, or bright.

1. Not interesting or excitingA2formal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or stimulation; boring.

   Langweilig

   • The lecture was so dull that many students fell asleep.
   • He found the movie dull and predictable.
   • The party was dull, so they left early.

   Synonymeboringdrabdrearydryflathumdrumlacklusterlifelessmonotonousstaletedioustiresomeunexcitinguninterestingwearisome

   Antonymeabsorbingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingvivid

2. B1formal

   Having a blunt edge or point; not sharp.

   Stumpf

   • The knife is too dull to cut the bread.
   • She tried to sharpen the dull pencil.
   • A dull blade can be dangerous to use.

   Synonymebluntbluntededgelessobtuseunsharpened

   Antonymeacutekeenpointedsharp

3. Not bright or shinyB1formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or shine.

   Nicht glänzend oder strahlend

   • The sky was dull and gray all day.
   • The paint has a dull finish.
   • His eyes looked dull from exhaustion.

   Synonymedimdingyfadedflatlacklustermattesubdued

   Antonymebrightgleamingglossyglowingluminouslustrouspolishedradiantshinysparkling

4. Not intelligentB2informal

   Slow to understand or learn; not clever.

   Dumm

   • He was considered a dull student in his early years.
   • She felt dull compared to her brilliant classmates.
   • Don't be so dull; it's a simple concept.

   Synonymebrainlessdensedimdumbobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligent

   Antonymebrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Verringerung der Schärfe, Intensität oder Helligkeit von etwas zu bezeichnen oder um weniger aktiv oder empfindlich zu werden.

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.

   Abstumpfen

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

   Synonymebluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   Antonymeaccentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   Abschwächen

   • 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.

   Synonymealleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   Antonymeamplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interestingB2informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   Abstumpfen lassen

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

   Synonymebluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   Antonymeenlivenexciteintereststimulate