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duller

 

[ หˆdสŒlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'duller' is the comparative form of the adjective 'dull'. It is used to describe something that has less intensity, brightness, or sharpness compared to another object or person. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to ideas or conversations that lack interest or excitement. For example, in the context of personality, one might say that a person's jokes have become duller over time. Additionally, 'duller' can describe colors that are more muted or less vibrant.

Synonyms

blander, less interesting, tamer, weaker

Examples of usage

  • The colors in the painting appear duller than before.
  • After years of the same routine, life feels duller.
  • His humor has become duller over the years.
  • The knife is much duller than it used to be.

Translations

Translations of the word "duller" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais maรงante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stumpfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih tumpul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะปัƒัˆะตะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej tฤ™py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ˆใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus terne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs opaco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha donuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋‘”ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ูƒุขุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nudnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nudnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด้’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj dolgoฤasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyngri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำ™ัะตาฃั–ั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha zษ™if

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs opaco

Etymology

The word 'dull' has its origins in Middle English, possibly from the Old Norse word 'dullr', meaning 'stupid' or 'foolish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a lack of sharpness, brightness, or intensity. The comparative form 'duller' likely emerged in the late Middle Ages as a means to compare the degree of dullness between two or more entities. Historically, 'dull' has been used to describe not just physical properties, but also emotional states and intellectual engagement. The use of 'duller' gained traction in various forms of literature and everyday speech, reflecting changes in modes of expression and cultural attitudes toward what is considered stimulating or engaging. As people began to navigate a rapidly evolving world, the use of comparative adjectives like 'duller' became increasingly relevant in discussing both personal experiences and wider societal shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,198, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.