dull in Italian
dull in Italian is smussato, spuntato, noioso — dull means boring; lacking interest or excitement.
dull in Italian
smussato
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
spuntato
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
noioso
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
tedioso
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
monotono
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
soporifero
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
opaco
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
ottuso
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
tardo
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
fosco
Cloudy, overcast.
nuvoloso
Cloudy, overcast.
smussare
To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.
What does "dull" mean?
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adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
"I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through."
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adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
"Please sharpen the dull scissors before you start cutting the fabric."
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adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
"The paint dried to a dull grey instead of the bright white we wanted."
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adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
"The teacher never called the boy dull, even when he needed extra help."
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dull in a sentence
- I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through.
- Her job sounds dull, but she says she enjoys the quiet routine.
- Please sharpen the dull scissors before you start cutting the fabric.
- A dull axe makes chopping wood harder and more dangerous.
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What is "dull" in Italian?
"dull" in Italian is smussato, spuntato, noioso. dull means: Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
How do you use "dull" in a sentence?
Example: "I found the film dull, so I checked my phone halfway through." In Italian, "dull" is smussato, spuntato, noioso.
Are there other ways to say "dull" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 12 translations listed for "dull": smussato, spuntato, noioso, tedioso, monotono, soporifero.
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