dull, blunt, obtuse mean not sharp, keen, or acute. dull suggests a lack or loss of keenness, zest, or pungency.

DULL definition: 1. not interesting or exciting in any way: 2. not clear, bright, or shiny: 3. (of weather, sky…. Learn more.

To dull something means to take away its edge, its energy, or its excitement. "Watching that movie will dull your senses, until you fall asleep."

Dull implies a lack or a loss of keenness or sharpness: a dull razor or saw. Blunt may mean the same or may refer to an edge or point not intended to be keen or sharp: a blunt or stub pen; a blunt foil.

2 days ago · dull (comparative duller, superlative dullest) All these knives are dull. He sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake. "You are very dull this morning, Sheriff," said the youngest …

Jack Dull (1930–1995), American professor, scholar of the history of Han China Orville O. Dull (1888–1978), American film producer and director Ryan Dull (born 1989), American Major League …

These adjectives mean lacking in liveliness, charm, or surprise: a dull, uninteresting performance; a colorless and unimaginative person; a drab and boring job; a humdrum conversation; a lackluster life; …