Dullest Meaning in English

word · lemma: dull

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Definition

'Dullest' is the superlative form of 'dull,' meaning the most boring or the least interesting, or describing something that has the least sharpness.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used to compare people, events, or objects as being the least exciting or least sharp. Often used with 'the' (e.g., 'the dullest knife'). Can describe personalities, experiences, or things literally dull (not sharp).

• Spanish: más aburrido - menos interesante - menos afilado
• Portuguese (BR): mais sem graça - menos interessante - menos afiado
• Portuguese (PT): mais aborrecido - menos interessante - menos afiado
• Chinese (Simplified): 最无聊的 - 最不锋利的
• Chinese (Traditional): 最無聊的 - 最不鋒利的
• Hindi: सबसे नीरस - सबसे कम तेज
• Arabic: الأكثر مللاً - الأقل حدة
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে নিরানন্দ - সবচেয়ে ভোঁতা
• Russian: самый скучный - самый тупой
• Japanese: 最も退屈な - 最も鈍い
• Vietnamese: nhạt nhẽo nhất - cùn nhất
• Korean: 가장 지루한 - 가장 무딘
• Turkish: en sıkıcı - en kör (keskin olmayan)
• Urdu: سب سے بور - سب سے کند
• Indonesian: paling membosankan - paling tumpul

Example Sentences

Math class today was the dullest part of my day.

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That was the dullest movie I’ve seen in years—nothing happened at all.

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This is the dullest book I have ever read.

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Out of all the knives, this one is the dullest.

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Honestly, that’s the dullest pencil I own. It won’t even write anymore.

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He’s not the dullest person, but he doesn’t have much to say.

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