Definitions and Examples of dullness, opacity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lack of brightness, clarity, or vividness.
Example
The dullness of the sky on a cloudy day can make people feel gloomy.
Lack of transparency or translucency; the quality of being difficult to see through.
Example
The opacity of the glass made it hard to see what was inside the container.
Key Differences: dullness vs opacity
- 1Dullness refers to a lack of brightness or vividness, while opacity refers to a lack of transparency or translucency.
- 2Dullness can be used to describe physical objects or mental states, while opacity is mostly used to describe physical objects.
- 3Opacity can also be used to describe a lack of clarity in language or communication.
Effective Usage of dullness, opacity
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use dullness and opacity to describe the appearance of objects.
- 2Describing Mental States: Use dullness to describe a lack of mental clarity or alertness.
- 3Describing Communication: Use opacity to describe unclear or confusing language.
Remember this!
The antonyms of lucence are dullness and opacity. Dullness refers to a lack of brightness or vividness, while opacity refers to a lack of transparency or translucency. Use these words to describe physical objects, mental states, or unclear communication.