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adjective

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as in matte
lacking a surface luster or gloss it might be best to paint the exposed pipes with a dulled enamel

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as in faded
lacking intensity of color the dulled colors and brownish tones are characteristic of this painter's works

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as in blunted
lacking sharpness of edge or point the dulled blade of a knife that had been stored in a drawer full of miscellaneous utensils

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dulled

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verb

past tense of dull
1
as in reduced
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling the aspirin dulled his headache and he was soon feeling better

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as in bleached
to make white or lighter by removing color the painting's once-vivid colors have been dulled by time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dulled
  1. matte
  2. faded
  3. blunted
  4. pale
  5. blunt
  6. reduced
  7. brightened
  8. dull
Adjective
  • The texture is airy and buttery, while the finish is natural without being completely matte.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024
  • This specific limited edition is crafted from shiny and matte burgundy porosus crocodile (estimate: $33,400-$40,100).
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024
Definition of matte
Adjective
  • And now, decades later, Dora Richardson had become a faded historical aside, a name on a patent, and not much more.
    Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2024
  • At the official start of the fall 2024 NFL season in September, the tight end, 35, made waves with his look, which had gone from his signature buzz cut to a shaggy crew cut with super faded sides.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of faded
Verb
  • The downside of a tax that successfully targets wealthy individuals is its effect on behavior may be blunted—wealthier people are less sensitive to cost increases.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The brigade led the Russian attack on the western edge of the Ukrainian salient last week, initially advancing several miles—and capturing those unfortunate drone operators—before Ukrainian counterattacks blunted its momentum.
    David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of blunted
Adjective
  • That same pale green appears on the metal parts of the bundled Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Other symptoms of anemia include fatigue, weakness, rapid heart rate, and pale skin.2829 Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, increasing metabolism and heart rate.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of pale
Adjective
  • The revelation, along with a blunt critique of then-President Donald Trump, quickly attracted media attention for its unfiltered nature.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But despite the blunt warning about One Tree Hill, Lenz didn’t want to give up her pursuit of the show.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of blunt
Verb
  • Advertisement The measure is strongly backed by a group of California prosecutors and large retailers, including Walmart, and aims to overhaul parts of Proposition 47, a measure approved by voters in 2014 that reduced certain drug and property crime penalties.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Max size reduced to 6, bonus ammo changed to +50 reload speed.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reduced
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  • Due to geochemical weathering, this CO2 has been drawn down into carbonate rocks as the Sun has brightened, says Schwieterman.
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Whereas the Apple phone app tends to turn every color warm, this one is very blue and cool, and the background behind the tree is dim rather than eye-burningly brightened.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightened
Adjective
  • Wella Color Fresh Mask in Rose Blaze and Overtone Rose Gold for Brown Hair Coloring Conditioner are both rosy pink shades designed to be used over brown hair and can be easily swapped out for your regular conditioner when your color starts looking dull.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Browsing through the options online, she was disappointed by how dull and samey everything was.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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