dull

Definition

  • verb: to become dull or to make (something) dull
  • verb: to make dull
  • adjective: not exciting or interesting
  • adjective: mentally slow
  • synonyms: boring, stupid, clouded

Examples

  • There's 'never a dull moment' in our house. [=our house is always very busy or exciting]

  • The conversation was 'as dull as dishwater'. [=('Brit') 'as dull as ditchwater']

  • The book is 'as dull as ditchwater'. [=('US') ('as') 'dull as dishwater']

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