Boring and Deadening

Boring

Boring adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.
Usage example: a boring evening with uninteresting people

Deadening is a synonym for boring. In some cases you can use "Deadening" instead an adjective "Boring".

Nearby Words: bore, bored

Deadening

Deadening adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.
Usage example: the deadening effect of some routine tasks

Boring is a synonym for deadening. You can use "Boring" instead an adjective "Deadening".

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened
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