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   dullness

   /ˈdʌlnəs/

   noun

   • 1. lack of interest or excitement: "tasks of such repetitive and numbing dullness"
   • 2. lack of brightness, vividness, or sheen: "flowery options to brighten up the dullness of autumn"
   • 3. the quality of being slow to understand; stupidity: "critical comments on the stupidity or dullness of those in authority"
   • ▪ the quality of not perceiving things distinctly: "you might notice mental dullness that feels like a hangover"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDULLNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DULLNESS definition: 1. the fact of not being interesting or exciting, or of not being interested in anything: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DULL is tedious, uninteresting. How to use dull in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Dull.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › dullnessDullness - definition of dullness by The Free Dictionary

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   dullness - without sharpness or clearness of edge or point; "the dullness of the pencil made his writing illegible"

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dullnessDullness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Dullness describes a lack of vividness or excitement, and it can also be used for a lack of intelligence: "My dog is sweet, but her dullness makes it impossible to teach her any tricks." Definitions of dullness

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiondullness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDULL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone or something that is dull is not very lively or energetic. The body's natural rhythms mean we all feel dull and sleepy between 1 and 3pm. His eyes looked dully ahead. Did you notice any unusual depression or dullness of mind? A dull colour or light is not bright. The stamp was a dull blue colour.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › dullness_ndullness | dulness noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dullness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.