Dulling: meaning, definitions and examples

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dulling

 

[ หˆdษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to make less sharp

Dulling refers to the process of making something less sharp or less intense. This can apply to physical objects, such as blades or tools, as well as to sensations and feelings, such as dulled emotions or pain.

Synonyms

blunt, deaden, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The constant use of the knife is dulling its edge.
  • The medication is dulling her senses.
  • The relentless monotony dulled his enthusiasm.
Context #2 | Verb

reducing brightness

Dulling can also mean to reduce the brightness or vividness of something, often in a figurative sense. This can relate to colors, sounds, or experiences that are less vibrant or lively.

Synonyms

diminish, fade, muffle

Examples of usage

  • The overcast sky dulled the colors of the landscape.
  • She felt that the routine dulled her creativity.
  • The dim lighting dulled the atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "dulling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desgaste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschwรคchung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memudarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะฝั–ั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osล‚abienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ˆๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affaiblissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atenuaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zayฤฑflama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘”ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oslabenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslabenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oslabljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ั€ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™iflษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atenuaciรณn

Word origin

The word 'dull' comes from Old English 'dul', meaning 'blunt, stupid, or sluggish'. It can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic *dulaz, which also conveys the meaning of being slow or lacking sharpness. Over time, the concept of dullness expanded into various contexts, including emotional and sensory experiences, as well as aesthetic qualities. The use of 'dulling' as a verb form signifies an action that can apply across numerous domains, from the physical arena of tools and objects to the emotional and psychological landscapes of human experience. This evolution reflects a broader understanding of how intensity and sharpness can be both materially and metaphorically diminished.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,003 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.