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leaden

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

lead·en

adj \ˈle-dən\

Definition of LEADEN

1
a : made of lead b : of the color of lead : dull gray
2
a : oppressively heavy b : sluggish c : lacking spirit or animation
lead·en·ly adverb
lead·en·ness \-dən-(n)əs\ noun

Examples of LEADEN

  1. <a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep>
  2. <the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing>

First Known Use of LEADEN

before 12th century

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