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单词 dullness
释义 dull·ness
noun
or dul·ness
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English dulnesse, from dul, dulle + -nesse -ness
1. : the quality or state of being dull : stupidity, apathy, drowsiness, bluntness : a lack of luster, vividness, or brightness : monotony
 < the village street is well shaded by elms, with flower beds brightening the general dullnessAmerican Guide Series: Vermont >
 < exports … underwent a quick recovery after the seasonal dullness of the summer months — Paper Trade Journal >
 < the men were getting freshened up from the day's monotonies and dullnesses — Mark Twain >
2. : something that is dull
 < checkbooks and columns of figures and rent bills and grocer's bills and light bills and telephone bills and other awful dullnesses — J.L.Street †1947 >
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