Leaden and Rousing

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

Usage example: a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep

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Rousing is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

Rousing adjective - Causing great emotional or mental stimulation.

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Leaden is an antonym for rousing.

Nearby Words: rouse, roused

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Rousing and Leaden. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/rousing

Leaden & Rousing. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leaden/rousing>.

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