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Synonyms & Similar Words
monotony
tediousness
dullard
lackluster
uninspiring
uninteresting
blandness
flatness
lifelessness
lethargy
languor
listlessness
apathy
torpor
stagnation
inertia
sluggishness
heaviness
gloominess
dreariness
somnolence
stupor
coma
numbness
insipidity
vapidness
emptiness
hollowness
vacuity
Meaning of Dullness
The state of being dull, lacking interest or excitement
Definitions
- The quality of being uninteresting or lacking excitement
- * A lack of sharpness or brightness, especially of a cutting edge or a reflective surface
- * A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy
Etymology of Dullness
The word "dullness" has its roots in Old English "dol" meaning foolish or stupid, and "dull" which is derived from the Old English "dul" meaning blunt or foolish
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a lack of sharpness or brightness, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings
Example Uses
- The dullness of the lecture put the students to sleep
- * The dullness of the knife made it difficult to cut through the rope
- * The dullness of the winter days made her feel lethargic and unmotivated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
brightness
sharpness
clarity
brilliance
excitement
interest
enthusiasm
energy
vivacity
vitality
dynamism
animation
liveliness
sparkle
luster
glow
radiance
vibrancy
zest
eagerness
alertness
acuity