ஆங்கிலம்

dull

gb/dˈʌl/ us/dˈʌl/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A2 property
1

Not interesting or exciting

Not fun or interesting; making you feel bored.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is dull
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dull' with 'stupid' — they are not the same; 'dull' here means boring, not unintelligent.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
boring (More common in everyday speech; slightly less formal.) | tedious (Emphasizes repetitive and tiresome qualities.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
exciting (Direct opposite, meaning full of interest and energy.) | interesting (Opposite in the sense of holding attention.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dull job |dull lecture |dull conversation |dull day
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |daily life |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The movie was so dull that several people left early.
  • It was a dull afternoon with nothing to do.
  • He found the meeting dull and unproductive.
  • Her writing style is clear but rather dull.
  • The lecture was dull despite the important topic.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The book is dull.
  • This class is dull.
  • I think the movie is dull.
  • It was a dull day at work.
adjective A2 property
2

Not bright or shiny

Not bright in color or light; not shiny.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] looks dull
இணைச்சொற்கள்
drab (Suggests dullness with a grayish or faded tone.) | lackluster (Often used figuratively for performance, but also for appearance lacking shine.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
bright (Having strong or vivid color.) | shiny (Having a reflective, polished surface.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dull color |dull surface |dull finish
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The paint has become dull over time.
  • She wore a dull gray dress to the meeting.
  • The knife's blade looked dull and worn.
  • His eyes had a dull, tired look.
  • Clouds made the afternoon sky look dull.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The car is dull red.
  • Her shoes are dull black.
  • This plate has a dull surface.
  • The sky is dull today.
adjective A1 property
3

Not sharp in edge or point

Not sharp; not able to cut well.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is dull
இணைச்சொற்கள்
blunt (Common synonym for tools lacking sharpness; can also apply to speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sharp (Having an edge or point that can cut easily.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dull knife |dull blade |dull scissors
கருப்பொருள்கள்
tools |cooking |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • This knife is too dull to slice tomatoes.
  • A dull pencil makes writing difficult.
  • The scissors are dull and won't cut paper cleanly.
  • He sharpened the dull axe before chopping wood.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The knife is dull.
  • My pencil is dull.
  • These scissors are dull.
  • The blade is dull now.
adjective B1 property
4

Not intense in feeling or sensation

Not strong or clear; soft or low in feeling, sound, or light.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] feels/sounds dull
இணைச்சொற்கள்
muted (Emphasizes reduced volume or brightness, especially for sound and color.) | faint (Weaker in strength, often for sound, smell, or light.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sharp (In pain, meaning sudden and strong; in sound, meaning clear and high-pitched.) | intense (Strong and powerful in feeling or effect.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dull ache |dull sound |dull thud
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health |senses |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She felt a dull ache in her back after sitting all day.
  • The drum produced a dull thud when struck.
  • There was a dull roar of traffic outside the window.
  • I have a dull headache that won't go away.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I have a dull pain in my head.
  • The sound is dull in this room.
  • I feel a dull ache in my leg.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
5

Make less sharp, bright, intense, or interesting

To make something less strong, bright, sharp, or interesting.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to dull [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
soften (Reduce harshness or strength without removing it completely.) | weaken (Make something less strong; more general term.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
sharpen (Make an edge or image sharper.) | brighten (Make colors more vivid or mood more lively.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
dull the pain |dull the blade |dull the colors
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The medicine dulled the pain in her knee.
  • Years of sunlight had dulled the fabric's colors.
  • Frequent use can dull the blade quickly.
  • His repeated excuses dulled her sympathy over time.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The rain dulled the colors of the flowers.
  • The drug dulled the pain.
  • The dust dulled the shine of the car.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
dull
IPA
GB/dˈʌl/
US/dˈʌl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
dull (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (dull)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: dull
  • Comparative: duller
  • Superlative: dullest
Verb
  • Base: dull
  • 3rd Person Singular: dulls
  • Present Participle: dulling
  • Past: dulled
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
dulls verb dulling verb dulled verb duller adjective dullest adjective
Core family
dullness noun dully adverb
Negative and opposite forms
bright adjective A1 sharp adjective A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

dull as dishwater

1
/dˈʌl ˈæz dɪʃwˌeɪtɚ/
idiom informal

Extremely boring or uninteresting

Very boring and with nothing interesting at all.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • That lecture was as dull as dishwater.
  • This book is dull as dishwater—I'm not finishing it.

dull moment

1
/dˈʌl mˈoʊmənt/
fixed phrase

A time without excitement or activity

A short time when nothing fun is happening.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • There was never a dull moment during our trip.
  • Life with him means never a dull moment.

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