adj
dulled
duhld
Dulled (adj) means Made less sharp, bright, or intense. Example: “Her senses were dulled by exhaustion after the long shift.”
adj
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Made less sharp, bright, or intense.
"Her senses were dulled by exhaustion after the long shift."
How to use dulled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense/adjective form of "dull" — describes something whose edge, shine, or intensity has faded.
Common pairings
dulled senses
dulled blade
dulled by time
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- Comparative
- more dulled
- Superlative
- most dulled
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What does “dulled” mean?
The word “dulled” means made less sharp, bright, or intense. In plain terms, the past-tense/adjective form of "dull" — describes something whose edge, shine, or intensity has faded.
How do you pronounce “dulled”?
“Dulled” is pronounced duhld (/dʌld/ in IPA).
How do you use “dulled” in a sentence?
Here is “dulled” used in a sentence: “Her senses were dulled by exhaustion after the long shift.”
What part of speech is “dulled”?
“Dulled” is an adjective.
