Definition of dull
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: tedious, uninteresting
dull lectures
2
: lacking sharpness of edge or point
a dull knife
3a
: not resonant or ringing
a dull booming sound
b
: lacking in force, intensity, or sharpness
a dull ache
4
: lacking brilliance or luster
a dull finish
5
: cloudy
dull weather
7
: mentally slow : stupid
8a
: slow in perception or sensibility : insensible
somewhat dull of hearing dull to what went on about her— Willa Cather
b
: lacking zest (see zest sense 2) or vivacity : listless
a dull performance
9
: slow in action : sluggish
dull markets
dull
verb
dulled; dulling; dulls
Definition of dull (Entry 2 of 2)
: to make dull
dull a knife's edge
: to become dull
The blade dulled with use.
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The first known use of dull was in the 13th century
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