boring vs dull

Both 'boring' and 'dull' are correct English words used to describe something uninteresting or lacking excitement. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but 'boring' is more commonly used in informal situations, while 'dull' can also refer to something lacking brightness or sharpness.

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boring

The word 'boring' is a correct and commonly used term in English to describe something uninteresting or lacking excitement.

You can use 'boring' to describe something that fails to hold your interest or is not engaging. It is commonly used in informal conversations and writing.

Examples:

The movie was so boring that I fell asleep.
I find this book really boring.
She thought the lecture was boring.

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The meaning of BORING is causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest : causing boredom : tiresome. How to use boring in a sentence.
Boring definition, causing or marked by boredom; dull and uninteresting; tiresome: a boring discussion; to have a boring time. See more.
Well and boring permits are required for the installation, destruction or rehabilitation of all wells, probes or other vertical excavations.

Alternatives:

uninteresting
tedious
dull
monotonous
dreary

dull

The word 'dull' is a correct and commonly used term in English to describe something uninteresting or lacking excitement. It can also refer to something lacking brightness or sharpness.

You can use 'dull' to describe something that lacks interest, excitement, or sharpness. It can be used in various contexts, including informal and formal settings.

Examples:

The party was really dull, so I left early.
The knife is dull and needs sharpening.
His speech was dull and uninspiring.

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Medical Definition of dull · 1 : mentally slow or stupid · 2 : slow in perception or sensibility · 3 : lacking sharpness of edge or point a dull scalpel · 4 : ...
dull · adj.unintelligent · adj.insensitive · adj.boring, uninteresting · adj.not sharp · adj.uneventful · adj.drab, lackluster in effect on senses ...
dull · not sharp; blunt: a dull knife. · causing boredom; tedious; uninteresting: a dull sermon. · not lively or spirited; listless. · not bright, intense, or clear ...
6 days ago ... dull adjective (NOT BRIGHT) ... not clear, bright, or shiny: We could just see a dull glow given off by the fire's last embers. The first day of ...
VerbEdit · (transitive) To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp. quotations ▽ · (transitive) To soften, moderate or blunt; to make ...

Alternatives:

boring
uninteresting
tedious
monotonous
dreary

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