dulled

• Bezeichnet etwas, das weniger scharf, intensiv, hell oder empfindlich geworden ist; oft im Sinne von abgestumpft, gedämpft oder getrübt.

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

1. Less sharp or intenseB2formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   Abgestumpft

   • 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.

   Synonymeblunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   Antonymeacutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feelingB2formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   Abgestumpft

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

   Synonymebenumbeddeadenedinsensible

   Antonymeacutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or excitingB2informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   Abgestumpft

   • 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.

   Synonymeblandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   Antonymecaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• 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