LEADEN Synonyms: 199 Similar and Opposite Words

leaden

adjective

ˈle-dᵊn

Definition of leaden

as in boring

causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep

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as in gray

of the color gray the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing

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Recent Examples of leaden When Ronaldo took possession, the 41-year-old striker looked leaden. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 18 June 2026 For how vibrant and buoyant the film’s cinematography, production design, and costume design are, the script and its laborious dialogue are twice as leaden. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026 On a rainy morning the vistas are wild and windswept, both sea and sky taking on leaden hues; on a sunny afternoon, the blue waves roll towards the land in hypnotic lines, merging into the sky. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 But there was nothing overstuffed or leaden about Harth-Bedoya’s interpretation. — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaden

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Adjective

Most impressive is its capacity to achieve the perfect balance between design and sophistication, without being uptight or boring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
The game was pretty boring overall, and the Seahawks looked like the significantly better team.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of boring

Adjective

At Cucinelli, a designer walked us through the intricate construction of a fine-wale double-breasted gray suit whose ribs appeared in two subtly different shades.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Now pink, brown, green and gray are turning up in sleep apps, audiology offices and bedtime routines, along with a few less familiar hues further out on the spectrum.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gray

Adjective

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026).

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of slow

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The actress wore a custom design by Prada — a soft silver-gray gown with a sheer black over lay at the bust that cascaded down Balfe’s back to create a short train.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

Adjective

Saving the best for last, Reiter was certainly a bright spot on an otherwise dull episode.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
These gadgets work wonders for at-home maintenance between in-office treatments, or on their own as a pick-me-up—targeting everything from stubborn hair to dull skin.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dull

Adjective

But after a while, the lack of grounding gets tiring, as various supernatural shenanigans appear to be determined more by plot convenience than anything else.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
The repetition can grow tiring, but that frustration is precisely the point.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of tiring

Adjective

From $4 gas and 7% mortgage rates to surging airfares, the Iran war is significantly raising the cost of living for inflation-weary consumers ahead of the midterm elections.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Popular at American Chinese or Cajun-style Chinese restaurants, the sticky-sweet chicken is the utter definition of delicious, luring weary shoppers into food courts to find refuge from the bubblegum pink sweatpants and ripped denim.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

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