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Synonyms of dullness

3 similar words · 18 opposite words

Another word for dullness is dimness. Other synonyms of dullness are dullwittedness and dimwittedness. The opposite of dullness is head.

Synonyms and similar words for dullness

nounThe quality of being slow of understanding things.

Opposite of dullness

nounThe quality of being slow of understanding things.

Meaning of dullness

  1. noun The quality of being slow of understanding things.
  2. noun The quality of being uninteresting; boring; humorless or irksome.
  3. noun Lack of interest or excitement.

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Questions about synonyms of dullness

What is another word for dullness?
Dullness has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dimness, dullwittedness and dimwittedness.
What is the opposite of dullness?
The opposite of dullness is head. Other antonyms of dullness are mind, reason, brain and intelligence.
What does dullness mean?
Dullness means the quality of being slow of understanding things.

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