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Wordabulary

dull

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Not interesting or exciting, or not sharp or bright.

"The meeting was so dull that half the room started checking their phones."

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Which word fits the gap? "The meeting was so _____ that half the room started checking their phones."

Answer: dull

In your own words, what does "dull" mean?

Not interesting or exciting, or not sharp or bright.

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