Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlɪŋ/
verb Dulling is a verb that describes the action of making something less sharp, intense, or vivid.
A1 The constant exposure to the sun was dulling the color of the curtains.
A2 The monotonous routine was dulling her enthusiasm for the job.
B1 The repetitive nature of the task was dulling his creativity.
B2 The medication he was taking was dulling his sense of taste.
C1 Years of working in a noisy environment had been dulling her hearing.
C2 The emotional trauma he had experienced was dulling his ability to feel joy.
adjective Dulling can also function as an adjective to describe something that causes a decrease in sharpness, intensity, or vividness.
A1 The dulling pain in his arm made it hard to lift anything heavy.
A2 The dulling colors of the painting made it less appealing to the viewers.
B1 The medication had a dulling effect on her senses, making everything seem muted.
B2 The constant exposure to loud noises resulted in a dulling of his hearing over time.
C1 The repetitive nature of the job led to a dulling of her creativity and motivation.
C2 The monotonous routine of daily life was slowly dulling her sense of wonder and excitement.
formal The constant exposure to harsh chemicals is dulling the finish of the antique furniture.
informal Using that abrasive cleaner is really dulling the shine on your car.
slang Stop watching TV all day, it's dulling your brain!
figurative The routine of everyday life was slowly dulling her sense of wonder and excitement.
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