dull

• Описывает что-то, что не является интересным, захватывающим или ярким.

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

1. Not interesting or excitingA2formal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or stimulation; boring.

   Скучный

   • 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.

   Synonymsboringdrabdrearydryflathumdrumlacklusterlifelessmonotonousstaletedioustiresomeunexcitinguninterestingwearisome

   Antonymsabsorbingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingvivid

2. B1formal

   Having a blunt edge or point; not sharp.

   Тупой

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

   Synonymsbluntbluntededgelessobtuseunsharpened

   Antonymsacutekeenpointedsharp

3. Not bright or shinyB1formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or shine.

   Тусклый

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

   Synonymsdimdingyfadedflatlacklustermattesubdued

   Antonymsbrightgleamingglossyglowingluminouslustrouspolishedradiantshinysparkling

4. Not intelligentB2informal

   Slow to understand or learn; not clever.

   Тупой

   • 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.

   Synonymsbrainlessdensedimdumbobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligent

   Antonymsbrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению остроты, интенсивности или яркости чего-либо, или для того, чтобы стать менее активным или чувствительным.

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.

   Притупить

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

   Synonymsbluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   Antonymsaccentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   Приглушить

   • 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.

   Synonymsalleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   Antonymsamplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interestingB2informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   Притуплять

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

   Synonymsbluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   Antonymsenlivenexciteintereststimulate