dulled Meaning & Definition
/dʌld/
What Does Dulled Mean?
As an adjective, dulled means Made dull. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of dull. As a verb, it means To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
Word Facts for Dulled
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dʌld/ |
| Synonyms | dull, benumbed and uninterested |
| Comparative / superlative | more dulled, most dulled |
Dulled Definition (Adjective)
- Made dull.
Dulled as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of dull
Verb
- To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
Years of misuse have dulled the tools.
- To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
He drinks to dull the pain.
- To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
A razor will dull with use.
- To render dim or obscure; to sully; to tarnish.
Synonyms of Dulled
Dulled synonyms and antonyms →Dulled in a Sentence
Years of misuse have dulled the tools.
He drinks to dull the pain.
A razor will dull with use.
Word Forms & Grammar
dulled (comparative more dulled, superlative most dulled)
dulled
Words That Rhyme With Dulled
Dulled: Your Questions Answered
Is dulled an adjective or a verb?
Dulled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dulled?
You can replace dulled with words such as dull, benumbed and uninterested. See the full list of dulled synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dulled?
The comparative form is more dulled and the superlative form is most dulled.