Leaden

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdən/

Definitions of leaden

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as heavy, dull, or oppressive

Example Sentences

A1 The leaden sky signaled an approaching storm.

A2 His leaden footsteps echoed in the empty hallway.

B1 The leaden silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.

B2 Her leaden performance in the play disappointed the audience.

C1 The leaden weight of responsibility on his shoulders was overwhelming.

C2 The leaden atmosphere in the courtroom was tense with anticipation.

Examples of leaden in a Sentence

formal The sky was a leaden gray, signaling an approaching storm.

informal I could barely keep my eyes open, feeling a leaden weight in my limbs.

slang After the long hike, my legs felt like leaden logs.

figurative The news of her betrayal hit him like a leaden weight in his chest.

Grammatical Forms of leaden

• past tense: leaded
• plural: leadens
• comparative: more leaden
• superlative: most leaden
• present tense: leaden
• future tense: will be leaden
• perfect tense: have leaden
• continuous tense: is being leaden
• singular: leaden
• positive degree: leaden
• infinitive: to leaden
• gerund: leading
• participle: leaden

Origin and Evolution of leaden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'leaden' originated from the Old English word 'læden' or 'læden', which meant made of lead or heavy like lead.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leaden' expanded its meaning to describe something that is dull, heavy, or sluggish, not just in reference to the metal lead. It has also been used metaphorically to describe a heavy or oppressive feeling.