Dull and Effulgent

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Dull adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Usage example: a good polish should restore that car's dull finish

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Effulgent is an antonym for dull.

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

Effulgent adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the stars always seem more effulgent when viewed in the country, far away from the distracting lights of the city

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Dull is an antonym for effulgent.

Nearby Word: effulgence

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Effulgent and Dull. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dull/effulgent

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