dull
dull
not bright
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dull with Russian translation
dull usage examples
В пасмурный день я предпочитаю читать дома.
On a dull day I prefer reading at home.
Небо выглядело пасмурным всё утро.
The sky looked dull all morning.
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dull belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dull synonyms
What's the difference between dull / overcast / cloudy / sunless / grey / foggy
Specifically means the sky is fully covered with clouds; very close to 'пасмурный'.
The sky is overcast this morning.
Indicates many clouds in the sky; often used interchangeably with 'dull'.
It's cloudy today — I think it might stay cool.
Literally 'without sun'; close to 'dull' when you want to stress there is no sunshine at all.
A long, sunless morning made everyone feel chilly.
Common British adjective for dull, overcast weather (spelled 'gray' in US).
It was a grey morning with low clouds.
Describes weather with fog (low visibility); related to 'dull' but refers to mist/fog specifically.
The morning was foggy, so drivers were careful.
Like 'dull' but emphasizes boredom or monotony; often used for unpleasant, cheerless weather.
It was a dreary afternoon — grey skies and cold wind.
Stronger than 'dull'; suggests cold, desolate, or hopeless conditions rather than mere cloudiness.
The coastline looked bleak in the grey winter light.
Implies dark, cloudy and often dirty-looking conditions; more about poor visibility or thickness.
The river looked murky under the overcast sky.
Refers to low light levels rather than cloudiness specifically; related but more general.
It was a dim afternoon, with little daylight coming through the clouds.
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How to pronounce dull and what this word means
dull means dull. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dull
/ˈdʌl/
dull translation
dull
dull examples
On a dull day I prefer reading at home.
dull transcription
/ˈdʌl/, /ˈdʌl/
Questions about this word
dull meaning: what does it mean?
not bright
dull pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dull is pronounced as /ˈdʌl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dull definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On a dull day I prefer reading at home. Translation: В пасмурный день я предпочитаю читать дома.
Is dull part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, dull can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dull part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, dull can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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