dulled

• Qui est devenu moins tranchant, moins intense, moins vif, moins lumineux ou moins sensible.

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

1. Less sharp or intenseB2formal

   Having lost its sharpness, brightness, or intensity.

   émoussé, atténué

   • 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.

   Synonymesblunteddeadeneddimmedfadedmutedsubdued

   Antonymesacutebrightintensekeensharpvivid

2. Reduced in sensitivity or feelingB2formal

   Having a decreased ability to feel or perceive.

   émoussé (sensibilité réduite)

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

   Synonymesbenumbeddeadenedinsensible

   Antonymesacutesensitive

3. Made less interesting or excitingB2informal

   Having lost its excitement, interest, or appeal.

   émoussé (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblandblunteddeadenedmutedstalesubduedtiredvapid

   Antonymescaptivatingengagingenthrallingexcitinginterestinglivelyrivetingstimulatingthrillingvivid

• Verbe désignant l'action de rendre quelque chose moins aigu, moins intense ou moins vif, ou de devenir moins actif ou moins sensible.

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.

   Émousser, rendre moins tranchant

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

   Synonymesbluntdampendeadenlessenmitigatereducetemperweaken

   Antonymesaccentuateedgehoneintensifypointsharpenstrengthenwhet

2. Reduce intensityB2formal

   To make something less bright, loud, or strong.

   Atténuer

   • 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.

   Synonymesalleviatebluntdampendeadendiminishlessenmitigatemufflemutereducesoftensubduetemper

   Antonymesamplifybrightenheightenintensifysharpenstrengthen

3. Make less interestingB2informal

   To make something less exciting or stimulating.

   Rendre moins intéressant

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

   Synonymesbluntboredampendeadenstiflesubduetireweary

   Antonymesenlivenexciteintereststimulate