Dull and Pert

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Dull adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

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Pert is an antonym for dull.

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

Pert adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

Usage example: a pert girl who is a member of the cheerleading squad

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Dull is an antonym for pert in lively topic.

Nearby Word: pertly

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Pert and Dull. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dull/pert

Dull & Pert. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dull/pert>.

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