dully

• Adverbio que significa «de manera apagada, lenta o monótona». Describe acciones realizadas sin viveza, intensidad o agudeza. Se usa para sonidos sordos o apagados, dolor sordo y continuo, o falta de agudeza mental o interés.

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.

   sin vivacidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapatheticallydrearilyflatlylifelesslylistlesslysluggishlyunenthusiastically

   Antónimosanimatedlybrightlyeagerlyenthusiasticallykeenlylivelyspiritedlyvividly

2. Without luster or shineB2formal

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

   Sin brillo o lustre

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdarklydimlydingilydrablygloomily

   Antónimosbrightlybrilliantlyglossily