Leaden and Surprising

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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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Surprising is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

Surprising adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

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Leaden is an antonym for surprising.

Nearby Words: surprise, surprisingly, surprised, surprizing

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

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

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