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leadening

leadening is the present participle and gerund of leaden.

Meaning of leaden

Verb

leaden (third-person singular simple present leadens, present participle leadening, simple past and past participle leadened)

  1. (ambitransitive) To make or become dull or overcast.

See all 5 meanings of leaden

Questions about leadening

What is leadening the present participle and gerund of?
Leadening is the present participle and gerund of leaden.

Words near leadening in the dictionary

  1. leaden-hearted
  2. leadened
  3. Leadenhall
  4. Leadenham
  5. leadenhearted
  6. leadening
  7. leadenly
  8. leadenness
  9. leadens
  10. leader
  11. leader board

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