Simple meaning
What does Dull mean?
Dull means not bright or not very clear.
Dictionary definition
Not bright, sharp, or exciting.
Example sentences
Dull in a sentence
easy
The picture looked dull in the storybook scene.
medium
In class, we used dull to describe what we noticed.
hard
The reading passage used dull to create a clear sensory image for readers.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
plainUse for less vivid or less detailed appearance.
unclearUse for not easy to sense or understand.
Word family
Dull word family
Base word
dull
noun
dulls
Plural form of dull when used as a countable noun.
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What does dull mean?
Dull means dull means not bright or not very clear.
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