Synonyms for dull

Other words for “dull”, grouped by meaning.

We found 46 synonyms for “dull”. The most common are muffle, mute, damp, dampen, tone down.

verb deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

verb make numb or insensitive

verb make dull or blunt

Synonymsblunt
Oppositessharpen

verb become less interesting or attractive

Synonymspall

adjective lacking in liveliness or animation

Oppositeslively

adjective emitting or reflecting very little light

Oppositesbright

adjective being or made softer or less loud or clear

Similarsoft

adjective so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

adjective (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

adjective not keenly felt

Similardeadened
Oppositessharp

adjective slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Similarstupid

adjective (of business) not active or brisk

Synonymsslowsluggish
Similarinactive

adjective not having a sharp edge or point

Oppositessharp

adjective blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

adjective not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

Synonymsthudding

adjective darkened with overcast

Synonymsleaden
Similarcloudy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University