dulled

• Описывает что-то, что стало менее острым, интенсивным, ярким или чувствительным.

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

1. Less sharp or intenseB2formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   Притупленный

   • 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.

   Synonymsblunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   Antonymsacutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feelingB2formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   Притупленный

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

   Synonymsbenumbeddeadenedinsensible

   Antonymsacutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or excitingB2informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   Притупленный

   • 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.

   Synonymsblandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   Antonymscaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• 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