Dullness

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlnəs/

Definitions of dullness

noun a state or quality of being dull; lacking interest or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was boring and full of dullness.

A2 She couldn't stand the dullness of the lecture.

B1 The dullness of the grey sky matched his mood.

B2 The dullness of the presentation made it hard to stay awake.

C1 The dullness of the conversation made her yearn for more stimulating company.

C2 The dullness of the routine was suffocating, she needed a change.

Examples of dullness in a Sentence

formal The lecture was filled with dullness, causing many students to struggle to stay awake.

informal I can't stand the dullness of this movie, let's change it.

slang This party is so boring, the dullness is killing me.

figurative The dullness of his personality made it hard for others to connect with him.

Grammatical Forms of dullness

• plural: dullnesses
• comparative: more dull
• superlative: most dull
• present tense: dulls
• future tense: will dull
• perfect tense: has dulled
• continuous tense: is dulling
• singular: dullness
• positive degree: dull
• infinitive: to dull
• gerund: dulling
• participle: dulled

Origin and Evolution of dullness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dullness' originated from the Old English word 'dol', meaning foolish or stupid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dullness' has evolved to refer to a lack of brightness, sharpness, or interest.