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The correct spelling is dull.
How to pronounce dull
/dəl/
verbIPA: /dəl/
Say it like: Dul-l
The correct spelling is dull. To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp. For example: "Years of misuse have dulled the tools."
Usage Examples
“Years of misuse have dulled the tools.”
“He drinks to dull the pain.”
“A razor will dull with use.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
- 2.To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
- 3.To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
- 4.To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.
adjective
- 1.Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
- 2.Boring; not exciting or interesting.
- 3.Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
- 4.Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
- 5.Sluggish, listless.
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