Dull things are not very exciting. They might be boring or not very interesting to look at.
The surface of the car was dull.
Adjective: dull, duller, dullest.
Adverb: dully.
Noun: dullness.
Verb: dull, dulled, dulling.
The word "dull" comes from the Old English word "dūl," which also meant "not sharp or bright." The word "dūl" is related to the Old Norse word "dūlr," which also meant "not sharp or bright.".
What materials have a dull surface?
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