retūsus — meaning in English

English meaning

• blunt adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
• dull adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.

Senses

retūsus is used for these senses in English:

• blunt Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
• dull Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
• retuse (botany, of a leaf) Having a rounded apex with a small central notch.

blunt — full definition

1. adjective Not sharp; having a thick edge or point.
2. adjective Direct and plain-spoken, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
3. noun Slang for a cigar hollowed out and refilled with marijuana.
4. verb To make something less sharp or effective.

dull — full definition

1. adj Boring; lacking interest or excitement.
2. adj Not sharp; unable to cut easily.
3. adj Lacking shine or brightness; not vivid.
4. adj Slow to understand; not sharp-witted.
5. verb To make or become less sharp, bright, or intense.

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