Deadening and Dull

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Deadening adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.

Usage example: the deadening effect of some routine tasks

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Dull is a synonym for deadening in diminish topic. In some cases you can use "Dull" instead the word "Deadening" as an adjective or a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: deaden, deadened

Dull adjective - So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.

Usage example: a dull play

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Deadening is a synonym for dull. You can use "Deadening" instead the word "Dull" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: dullness, dulling, dulled, dully, dullish

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