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dullness

|dull/ness|

/ˈdʌlnəs/

(dull)

lacking sharpness or brightness

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Verb	Adverb
dull	dulls	dulled	dulled	dulling	duller	dullest	dullness	dulling	dully

Etymology

Etymology Information

'dull' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dol,' where 'dol' meant 'foolish or stupid.'

Historical Evolution

'dol' transformed into the Middle English word 'dul,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dull.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'foolish or stupid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking sharpness or excitement.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being uninteresting or lacking excitement.

The dullness of the lecture made it hard to stay awake.

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Noun 2

the lack of sharpness or clarity in an object or sound.

The dullness of the knife made it difficult to cut the vegetables.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39