dulled

[duhld]

dulled Definition

• 1. to make something less sharp or intense
• 2. to become less sharp or intense

Using dulled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dulled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The constant use of the knife dulled its blade.

• Example

  The pain in his heart had dulled over time.

• Example

  The colors of the painting had dulled with age.

dulled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dulled

• blunt
• weaken
• diminish

Antonyms for dulled

• sharpen
• intensify

Phrases with dulled

• dull the pain

  to make physical or emotional pain less severe or noticeable

  Example

  He took some medication to dull the pain in his knee.

• dull the senses

  to make someone less aware or responsive to their surroundings

  Example

  The alcohol had dulled his senses, making him unaware of his surroundings.

• dull-witted

  slow to understand; not very intelligent

  Example

  He was often teased for being dull-witted in school.

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Summary: dulled in Brief

To 'dull' [duhld] something is to make it less sharp or intense. This can refer to physical objects like knives or colors, as well as emotional or sensory experiences like pain or awareness. Examples include 'The constant use of the knife dulled its blade.' and 'The pain in his heart had dulled over time.' 'Dull' also appears in phrases like 'dull the pain,' which means to make physical or emotional pain less severe or noticeable.