Deadened Meaning in English
word · lemma: deaden
Definition
Made less strong, less intense, or less sensitive. Often used for sounds, feelings, or physical sensations that have become weaker or less noticeable.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in passive form ('was deadened') for things like pain ('deadened the pain') or sound ('deadened sound'). Slightly formal. Not used for living things being killed. Often about emotional numbness or physical dullness.
Example Sentences
The thick walls deadened the noise from outside.
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The rain deadened the sound of traffic on the street.
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His hand felt deadened after the injection.
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The medicine deadened her pain for a few hours.
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Working in that job for years deadened his enthusiasm.
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After a while, the cold water deadened my feet so I couldn’t feel them.
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