dull

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не является интересным, захватывающим или ярким.esDescribe algo que no es interesante, emocionante o brillante; también se refiere a algo sin filo o poco intenso.frQualifie quelque chose qui n'est pas intéressant, captivant ou vif, ou qui manque d'éclat et de luminosité.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht interessant, spannend oder lebhaft ist; auch etwas, das glanzlos, matt oder langweilig wirkt.ptDescreve algo que não é interessante, empolgante ou vibrante. Também pode se referir a algo sem brilho, sem cor ou sem vivacidade, ou a alguém lento para entender.zh形容某事物不有趣、不吸引人、不鲜明或不刺激。也可指不锋利、不敏锐或不明亮。arيُستخدم لوصف ما هو غير مثير للاهتمام أو غير جذّاب أو تافه ومُمِلّ، كما يُطلق على الألوان والأضواء غير الساطعة أو الباهتة، وعلى الأصوات أو الأحاسيس غير الحادة أو الواضحة.

1. Not interesting or exciting A2 formal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or stimulation; boring.

   • 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.

   ruСкучныйesAburrido, sosofrennuyeux, sans intérêtdeLangweiligptChatozh无聊的arممل

   Sinónimos: boringdrabdrearydryflathumdrumlacklusterlifelessmonotonousstaletedioustiresomeunexcitinguninterestingwearisome

   Antónimos: absorbingengagingentertainingexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingvivid

2. Not sharp B1 formal

   Having a blunt edge or point; not sharp.

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

   ruТупойessin filofrémoussédeStumpfptCegozh钝arغير حاد

   Sinónimos: bluntbluntededgelessobtuseunsharpened

   Antónimos: acutekeenpointedsharp

3. Not bright or shiny B1 formal

   Lacking brightness, vividness, or shine.

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

   ruТусклыйessin brillofrterne, sans éclatdeNicht glänzend oder strahlendptOpacozh暗淡的arغير لامع

   Sinónimos: dimdingyfadedflatlacklustermattesubdued

   Antónimos: brightgleamingglossyglowingluminouslustrouspolishedradiantshinysparkling

4. Not intelligent B2 informal

   Slow to understand or learn; not clever.

   • 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.

   ruТупойestorpe, poco inteligentefrPeu intelligentdeDummptBurrozh笨arغبي

   Sinónimos: brainlessdensedimdumbobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligent

   Antónimos: brightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

• duller comparative form
• dullest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something less sharp, intense, or vivid, or to become less active or sensitive.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по уменьшению остроты, интенсивности или яркости чего-либо, или для того, чтобы стать менее активным или чувствительным.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la agudeza, intensidad o brillo de algo, o para volverse menos activo o sensible.frVerbe désignant l'action de rendre quelque chose moins aigu, moins intense ou moins vif, ou de devenir moins actif ou moins sensible.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Verringerung der Schärfe, Intensität oder Helligkeit von etwas zu bezeichnen oder um weniger aktiv oder empfindlich zu werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a intensidade, o brilho, a nitidez ou a acuidade de algo, ou de se tornar menos ativo, vivo ou sensível.zh动词，指使某物的锋利度、强度或鲜明度减弱，或变得不那么活跃、敏感。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى تقليل حدّة شيء أو كثافته أو لمعانه، أو لجعله أقلّ نشاطًا أو حسّاسية؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى أن يصبح الشيء باهتًا أو فاترًا أو خاملًا.

1. Make less sharp B2 formal

   To make something less sharp or less intense.

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

   ruПритупитьesembotarfrÉmousser, rendre moins tranchantdeAbstumpfenptAmolarzh使变钝arجعل الشيء أقل حدة

   Sinónimos: bluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   Antónimos: accentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensity B2 formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   • 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.

   ruПриглушитьesMitigar la intensidadfrAtténuerdeAbschwächenptAtenuarzh减弱arتَخْفيت الشِّدَّة

   Sinónimos: alleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   Antónimos: amplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interesting B2 informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

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

   ruПритуплятьeshacer menos interesantefrRendre moins intéressantdeAbstumpfen lassenptTornar menos interessantezh使乏味arيجعل الشيء أقل إثارة

   Sinónimos: bluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   Antónimos: enlivenexciteintereststimulate

• dulled past participle
• dulled past simple
• dulling present participle
• dulls third person singular