dully

• Наречие, означающее «тускло, вяло, монотонно». Описывает действия, выполняемые без остроты, яркости, интенсивности или живости. Часто используется для описания звуков (приглушенных, не резких), боли (не острой, а ноющей) или отсутствия умственной остроты или интереса.

An adverb meaning "in a dull manner." It can describe actions performed without sharpness, brightness, intensity, or liveliness. It is often used to describe sounds (muffled, not sharp), pain (not acute, but a persistent ache), or a lack of mental sharpness or interest.

1. Without livelinessB2formal

   In a manner that lacks energy, interest, or enthusiasm.

   Тускло

   • He stared dully at the television screen.
   • She answered dully, as if she hadn't slept in days.
   • The lecture was delivered dully, putting half the class to sleep.

   Synonymsapatheticallydrearilyflatlylifelesslylistlesslysluggishlyunenthusiastically

   Antonymsanimatedlybrightlyeagerlyenthusiasticallykeenlylivelyspiritedlyvividly

2. Without luster or shineB2formal

   In a way that lacks brightness, gloss, or reflection.

   Тускло

   • The old coin shone dully in the dim light.
   • Her hair hung dully, lacking its usual shine.
   • The paint had dried dully, without any gloss.

   Synonymsdarklydimlydingilydrablygloomily

   Antonymsbrightlybrilliantlyglossily