terne
sordid
mungy
sober
complexionless
dust-colored
uncolorful
drab
muddy
dark
white bread
dull-headed
tintless
clean
languid
light
unclouded
clear
dim-headed
dough-baked
sombre
unwarnable
monochromatic
shineless
stodge
sodden
dingy
glassy
hueless
leuko-
colourlessness
soporific
dark colour
blah
dowf
blandly
dragging
colorlessly
shadelessly
dullen
drabby
dullardly
blate
matte
avocado
clodpated
somber
unembroidered
colourless
prosy
black
blunt-witted
loggerheaded
vapid
short on looks
unembellished
sameish
callow
mindless
peely-wally
leaden
puke
noncolored
blank
beefheaded
subsonic
blandify
dullish
sweer
achromatous
sheenless
beryl
dull as dishwater
rayless
bleak
drowsy
pure and simple
dead
thuddingly
ploddingly
glabrous
dulled
ponderous
blunted
dully
plumbeous
corny
off-white
khaki
dullwittedness
owlish
dull-purple
terne
sordid
mungy
sober
complexionless
dust-colored
uncolorful
drab
muddy
dark
white bread
dull-headed
tintless
clean
languid
light
unclouded
clear
dim-headed
dough-baked
sombre
unwarnable
monochromatic
shineless
sodden
dingy
glassy
hueless
soporific
dark colour
blah
dowf
dragging
drabby
dullardly
blate
matte
avocado
clodpated
somber
unembroidered
colourless
prosy
black
blunt-witted
loggerheaded
vapid
short on looks
unembellished
sameish
callow
mindless
peely-wally
leaden
noncolored
beefheaded
subsonic
dullish
sweer
achromatous
sheenless
beryl
dull as dishwater
rayless
bleak
drowsy
pure and simple
dead
glabrous
dulled
ponderous
blunted
plumbeous
corny
owlish
dull-purple
blandly
colorlessly
shadelessly
thuddingly
ploddingly
dully
stodge
colourlessness
puke
blank
off-white
khaki
dullwittedness
muddy
dullen
blandify
adj
- Dull; not bright or colorful.
- Poor; feeble.
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
- Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- Given to excessive drinking of alcohol, but having made a conscious decision to abstain from it.
- Subdued; solemn; grave.
verb
adj
adj
- Particularly of colour: dull, uninteresting.
- Of the colour of some types of drabcloth: dull brownish yellow or dun.
noun
- An instance of a transgender or non-binary person presenting as the gender corresponding to their sex assigned at birth instead of that corresponding to their internal gender identity (for instance, a trans woman dressed as a man).
- A dull or uninteresting appearance or situation, unremarkable.
- A fabric, usually of thick cotton or wool, having a dull brownish yellow, dull grey, or dun colour.
- Often in the plural form drabs: apparel, especially trousers, made from this fabric.
- The colour of this fabric.
- A small amount, especially of money.
- A box used in a saltworks for holding the salt when taken out of the boiling pans.
adj
- Of a colour: not bright: dirty, dull.
- Of the air: not fresh; impure, polluted.
- Originally, morally or religiously wrong; corrupt, sinful; now, morally or legally dubious; shady, sketchy.
- Dirty, filthy.
- Of water or some other liquid: containing mud or (by extension) other sediment in suspension; cloudy, turbid.
- Of or relating to mud; also, having the characteristics of mud, especially in colour or taste.
- Of an image: blurry or dim.
- Of sound (especially during performance, recording, or playback): indistinct, muffled.
- Covered or splashed with, or full of, mud (“wet soil”).
- Soiled with feces.
- Of light: cloudy, opaque.
- Of speech, thinking, or writing: ambiguous or vague; or confused, incoherent, or mixed-up; also, poorly expressed.
- Not clear.
verb
- To make (a colour) dirty, dull, or muted.
- To become contaminated or impure.
- To make (something) impure; to contaminate.
- To make (a matter, etc.) more complicated or unclear; to make a mess of (something).
- To cover or splash (someone or something) with mud.
- Sometimes followed by up: to become covered or splashed with mud; to become dirty or soiled.
- To make (water or some other liquid) cloudy or turbid by stirring up mud or other sediment.
- To confuse (a person or their thinking); to muddle.
- To damage (a person or their reputation); to sully, to tarnish.
- Of water or some other liquid: to become cloudy or turbid.
noun
adj
- Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
- Off the air; not transmitting.
- Ambiguously or unclearly expressed: enigmatic, esoteric, mysterious, obscure, undefined.
- Without moral or spiritual light; sinister, malign.
- With emphasis placed on the unpleasant aspects of life; said of a work of fiction, a work of nonfiction presented in narrative form, or a portion of either.
- Deprived of sight; blind.
- Transmitting, reflecting, or receiving inadequate light to render timely discernment or comprehension: caliginous, darkling, dim, gloomy, lightless, sombre.
- Having racing capability not widely known.
- Marked by or conducted with secrecy: hidden, secret; clandestine, surreptitious.
- Conducive to hopelessness; depressing or bleak.
- Lacking progress in science or the arts.
- Extinguished.
- Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
- Extremely sad, depressing, or somber, typically due to, or marked by, a tragic or undesirable event.
verb
- To remain in the dark, lurk, lie hidden or concealed.
- To make dark, darken; to obscure.
- To grow or become dark, darken.
noun
adj
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from impurities
- (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
- free from sepsis or infection
- morally pure
- (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
- (of a surface) not written or printed on
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
- without difficulties or problems
- thorough and without qualification
- not carrying concealed weapons
- free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
- free of drugs
noun
verb
- make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
- clean and tidy up the house
- clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
- be cleanable
- deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
- remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
- remove while making clean
- remove unwanted substances from
- remove shells or husks from
adv
adj
adj
- Of a colour: not bright; dull, muted.
- Of an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
- Of a period of time: characterized by lack of activity; pleasant and relaxed; unstressful.
- Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
- Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
- Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
- Of a thing: lacking energy, liveliness, or strength; inactive, slow-moving, weak.
noun
adj
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
- easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
- (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
- moving easily and quickly; nimble
- demanding little effort; not burdensome
- weak and likely to lose consciousness
- very thin and insubstantial
- marked by temperance in indulgence
- less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- having little importance
- intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
- silly or trivial
- designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
- having relatively few calories
- (of sleep) easily disturbed
- casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
adj
- of comparatively little physical weight or density
- (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
- of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
- not great in degree or quantity or number
- psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
- characterized by or emitting light
- of little intensity or power or force
- (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
noun
- (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
- any device serving as a source of illumination
- a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
- the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
- an illuminated area
- a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
- the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
- a person regarded very fondly
- having abundant light or illumination
- mental understanding as an enlightening experience
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- public awareness
- a visual warning signal
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
adv
verb
adj
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- free from confusion or doubt
- affording free passage or view
- free from contact or proximity or connection
- characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
- (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
- clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from flaw or blemish or impurity
- clear of charges or deductions
- easily deciphered
- freed from any question of guilt
- characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
noun
verb
- rid of obstructions
- make a way or path by removing objects
- become clear
- grant authorization or clearance for
- remove
- go unchallenged; be approved
- be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
- go away or disappear
- pass by, over, or under without making contact
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
- clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
- yield as a net profit
- make as a net profit
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- sell to get rid of
- pass an inspection or receive authorization
- pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
- settle, as of a debt
- make clear, bright, light, or translucent
- rid of instructions or data
- remove (people) from a building
- remove the occupants of
- free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
adv
adj
adj
adj
prefix
adj
intj
- An expression of mild frustration.
- Representing the sound of vomiting.
- Imitative of idle, meaningless talk; used sometimes in a slightly derogatory manner to mock or downplay another's words, or to show disinterest in a diatribe, rant, instructions, unsolicited advice, parenting, etc. Also used when recalling and retelling another's words, as a substitute for the portions of the speech deemed irrelevant.
verb
noun
adj
adj
- Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
- Related to the Christian Democratic Union of Germany.
- Of the spades or clubs suits. Compare red (“of the hearts or diamonds suit”)
- Clandestine; relating to a political, military, or espionage operation or site, the existence or details of which is withheld from the general public.
- Foul; dirty, soiled.
- Occult; relating to something (such as mystical or magical knowledge) which is unknown to or kept secret from the general public.
- Said of a symbol or character that is solid, filled with color. Compare white (“said of a character or symbol outline, not filled with color”).
- Expressing menace, or discontent; threatening; sullen.
- Without any cream, milk, or creamer.
- Having one or more features (hair, fur, armour, clothes, bark, etc) that is dark (or black); in taxonomy, especially: dark in comparison to another species with the same base name.
- Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)
- Bad; evil; ill-omened.
- Of or relating to the playing pieces of a board game deemed to belong to the "black" set (in chess the set used by the player who moves second) (often regardless of the pieces' actual colour).
- Illegitimate, illegal or disgraced.
- Belonging to or descended from any of various sub-Saharan African ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin.
- Anarchist; of or pertaining to anarchism.
- Overcrowded.
- Designated for use by those ethnic groups (as described above).
- Without light.
- Protestant, often with the implication of being militantly pro-British or anti-Catholic. (Compare blackmouth ("Presbyterian").)
verb
- To boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.
- To make black; to blacken.
- To apply blacking to (something).
noun
- Blackness, the condition of belonging to or being descended from one of these ethnic groups.
- The edge of home plate.
- A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.
- The black ball.
- The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
- A black dye or pigment.
- A member of descendant of any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes.)
- A type of firecracker that is really more dark brown in colour.
- The person playing with the black set of pieces.
- Something, or a part of a thing, which is black.
- Marijuana.
- A dark smut fungus, harmful to wheat.
- Black cloth hung up at funerals.
adj
adj
adj
- Bald, hairless, bare.
- Newly emerged or hatched, juvenile.
- Immature, lacking in life experience.
- Lacking color or firmness (of some kinds of insects or other arthropods, such as spiders, just after ecdysis); teneral.
- Shallow or weak-willed.
- Unburnt.
- Unfledged (of a young bird), featherless.
- Of land: low-lying and liable to be submerged.
noun
adj
noun
- An empty form without substance; anything insignificant; nothing at all .
- Infertile semen.
- A vacant space, place, or period; a void [since the 17th century].
- A dash written in place of an omitted letter or word
- Blank verse .
- Provisional words printed in italics (instead of blank spaces) in a bill before Parliament, being matters of practical detail, of which the final form will be settled in Committee .
- A domino without points on one or both of its divisions.
- A lot by which nothing is gained; a ticket in a lottery on which no prize is indicated [since the 16th century].
- A space to be filled in on a form or template.
- A document, paper, or form with spaces left blank to be filled up at the pleasure of the person to whom it is given (e.g. a blank charter, ballot, form, contract, etc.), or as the event may determine; a blank form .
- The white spot in the centre of a target; hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim .
- An unprinted leaf of a book [20th century].
- The ¹ / ₂₃₀₄₀₀ of a grain [17th century].
- Any article of glass on which subsequent processing is required [since the 19th century].
- An empty space in one's memory; a forgotten item or memory [since the 18th century].
- The shaved wax ready for placing on a recording machine for making wax records with a stylus [20th century].
- The space character; the character resulting from pressing the space-bar on a keyboard.
- A sample for a control experiment that does not contain any of the analyte of interest, in order to deliberately produce a non-detection to verify that a detection is distinguishable from it.
verb
- To make void; to erase.
- To ignore (a person) deliberately.
- To prevent from scoring; for example, in a sporting event.
- To become blank.
- To be temporarily unable to remember.
- To render ineffective by blanketing with turbulent airflow, such as from aircraft wake or reverse thrust.
adj
- Lacking characteristics which give variety; uniform.
- Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in
- Utterly confounded or discomfited.
- Empty; void; without result; fruitless.
- Absolute; downright; sheer.
- Devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
- Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets; unbulleted.
- Without expression, usually due to incomprehension.
verb
adj
- Without interest to one of the senses; dull; flat.
- Doomed; marked for death; as good as dead (literally or as a hyperbole).
- Completely inactive; currently without power; without a signal; not live.
- Full and complete (usually applied to nouns involving lack of motion, sound, activity, or other signs of life).
- Constructed so as not to reflect or transmit sound; soundless; anechoic.
- Broken or inoperable.
- Not imparting motion or power by design.
- Not in play.
- Lying so near the hole that the player is certain to hole it in the next stroke.
- Unable to emit power, being discharged (flat) or faulty.
- Cut off from the rights of a citizen; deprived of the power of enjoying the rights of property.
- Tagged out.
- So hated or offensive as to be absolutely shunned, ignored or ostracized.
- Stationary; static; immobile or immovable.
- Without emotion; impassive.
- Figuratively, not alive; lacking life.
- No longer living; (usually only when referring to people) deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
- Unproductive; fallow.
- Experiencing pins and needles (paresthesia).
- Indifferent to; having no obligation toward; no longer subject to or ruled by (sin, guilt, pleasure, etc).
- Devoid of living things; barren.
- No longer used or required.
- Exact; on the dot.
adv
noun
- (usually in the plural) Sterile mining waste, often present as many large rocks stacked inside the workings.
- Time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense.
verb
noun
- A dull, yellowish-brown colour, the colour of dust.
- khaki (Pantone)
- A British person (from the colour of the uniform of British troops, originally in the Second Boer War; compare rooinek). (In this sense the plural generally is khakies.)
- khaki green
- A soldier wearing a khaki uniform.
- Khaki clothing or uniform.
- Khaki green, a dull green colour.
- A strong cloth of wool or cotton, often used for military or other uniforms.
adj
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