Dull and Riveting

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Dull adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Usage example: a dull dance recital that made us wish that we were someplace else

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Riveting is an antonym for dull.

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

Riveting adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.

Usage example: a riveting explanation of light waves that fascinated the class

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Dull is an antonym for riveting.

Nearby Words: riveted, rivet, riveter

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Riveting and Dull. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dull/riveting

Dull & Riveting. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dull/riveting>.

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