Dulls Meaning in English
word · lemma: dull
Definition
'Dulls' is the third person singular form of 'dull' and means to make something less sharp, less strong, or less bright. It can refer to physical objects, senses, emotions, or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for things like pain ('medicine dulls pain'), senses ('age dulls vision'), or things losing excitement ('routine dulls the mind'). Not commonly used for physical sharpness anymore, except in specific contexts (e.g., knives, tools). Polite, neutral; rarely used colloquially.
Example Sentences
Rain dulls the colors of the street.
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Aging dulls your sense of taste.
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Noise dulls my concentration.
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The medicine dulls the pain, but doesn’t take it away.
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Doing the same thing every day dulls your creativity.
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Years of use dulls the edge of a knife.
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