dull in Latin
dull in Latin is hebes, retūsus, stultus — dull means boring; lacking interest or excitement.
dull in Latin
hebes
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
retūsus
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
stultus
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
brūtus
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
fatuus
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
idiōta
Not bright or intelligent; stupid; having slow understanding.
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 Latin?
"dull" in Latin is hebes, retūsus, stultus. 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 Latin, "dull" is hebes, retūsus, stultus.
Are there other ways to say "dull" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "dull": hebes, retūsus, stultus, brūtus, fatuus, idiōta.
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