Dulled and Worn

Dulled

Dulled adjective - Lacking a surface luster or gloss.

Worn and dulled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worn" instead an adjective "Dulled".

Nearby Words: dull, dulling, dullish

Worn

Worn adjective - Depleted in strength, energy, or freshness.

Dulled and worn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dulled" instead an adjective "Worn".

Both words in one sentence

  • But the two's weapons have both become worn and dulled and they're both exhausted from the events of the last several episodes, so when they attempt to fight their swords instantly shatter after colliding and the two both collapse from weariness seconds after.
  • Excalibur in the Rust In Fire Emblem: Awakening, Priam's Ragnell is visibly worn, with a dulled blade and cracks all over.
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