dull, blunt, obtuse mean not sharp, keen, or acute. dull suggests a lack or loss of keenness, zest, or pungency.

Dull implies a lack or a loss of keenness or sharpness: a dull razor or saw. Blunt may mean the same or may refer to an edge or point not intended to be keen or sharp: a blunt or stub pen; a …

To dull something means to take away its edge, its energy, or its excitement. "Watching that movie will dull your senses, until you fall asleep."

DULL definition: 1. not interesting or exciting in any way: 2. not clear, bright, or shiny: 3. (of weather, sky…. Learn more.

These adjectives mean lacking in liveliness, charm, or surprise: a dull, uninteresting performance; a colorless and unimaginative person; a drab and boring job; a humdrum conversation; a …

Jack Dull (1930–1995), American professor, scholar of the history of Han China Orville O. Dull (1888–1978), American film producer and director Ryan Dull (born 1989), American Major …

3 days ago · dull (comparative duller, superlative dullest) All these knives are dull. He sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake. "You are very dull this morning, Sheriff," said the …

dull, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of dull adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you describe someone or something as dull, you mean they are not interesting or exciting.