DULLNESS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

dullness

noun

variants also dulness

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated

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Recent Examples of dullness With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor. —

Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026 Antioxidant-rich extras like sea buckthorn and vitamin E fend off dullness, and peptides smooth the complexion over time. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026 Olay’s Retinol24 Night Body Lotion takes that same logic and applies it to larger areas of the body, targeting uneven texture, dullness, and the early signs of aging skin. —

Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026 Common options include retinol or retinaldehyde for fine lines and texture, and alpha hydroxy acids, used sparingly, for dullness. —

Allison Palmer updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 Today, that same intentional approach extends to a wide range of products addressing nearly every hair concern, from dryness and breakage to dullness. —

Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026 Through a silicone elastomer that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, large pores and uneven texture, plus vitamin C and niacinamide that address dullness. —

Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026

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Drawing at least in part on information from Chalker’s defectors, the Pentagon constructed life-size underground facsimiles of Iranian nuclear facilities where the scientists had worked, attempting to duplicate even the thickness of the walls.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The exact figure, of course, depends on the liquid’s viscosity (thickness).

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026