Dull and Sublime

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Dull adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

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Sublime is an antonym for dull.

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

Sublime adjective - Causing wonder or astonishment.

Usage example: the sublime beauty of the firmament

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Dull is an antonym for sublime.

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