dulling

verb

make less lively or vigorous

become less interesting or attractive

make dull or blunt

make numb or insensitive

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

become dull or lusterless in appearance

make dull in appearance

adjective

darkened with overcast

not clear and resonant

blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

not having a sharp edge or point

(of business) not active or brisk

slow to learn or understand

not keenly felt

(of color) very low in saturation

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

being or made softer or less loud or clear

emitting or reflecting very little light

lacking in liveliness or animation

Synonyms for dulling

deadeningn bluntingv diminishingadj lesseningn softeningn

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