dull (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dʌl/

Definition

Lacking excitement, interest, or brightness.

Examples

• The lecture was rather dull, with no real surprises.

• His face remained dull and expressionless.

• The weather was dull and overcast for most of the week.

How to Use dull

dull ache (collocation)

A continuous, not sharp pain. — "He complained of a dull ache in his stomach."

dull colors (collocation)

Colors that are not bright or vibrant. — "She prefers to wear dull colors in the autumn."

dull moment (idiom)

A period of time that is not exciting or interesting. — "There was never a dull moment when he was around."

Synonyms of dull

Words with a similar meaning to dull:

• boring
• uninteresting
• tedious
• lackluster

Antonyms of dull

Words with the opposite meaning to dull:

• interesting
• exciting
• vivid

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