dully
3
4.4
- adverb
- /ˈdʌli/
:
apáticamente
- The man seated on the bed stared dully into a corner, indifferent to their presence.
- said dully
- stared dully
- looked dully
Examples
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But perhaps most disappointing of all with "Cloud Atlas" is how dully unimaginative the film really is.
Blog text (31) -
"If that is what you wish," he said dully, after a moment.
Fiction book (2001) -
"My parents want us to stop by," I said dully to Tommy as we moved down the driveway.
Fiction book (1994) -
"We have to call the fire department before the gasoline catches," she said dully.
Fiction book (1990) -
The passengers fall silent and gaze dully at the cross.
Fiction book (1998) -
White Ash wiped her nose, staring dully into the fire.
Fiction book (1992) -
Temple watched dully, listening to the creaks and groans of the heavy wagon.
Fiction book (1994) -
I'll call you if I need anything." Slipper nodded dully and stumbled out of the room.
Fiction book (1991) -
"My best?" he whispered dully, scooping snow as his eyes darted over the wind-sculpted landscape.
Fiction book (1990) -
He answered the question dully, showing no excitement about the topic.
Synonyms
4
5.2
In a calm way that shows no strong feeling or interest
3
3.5
In a way that shows little energy or interest
1
8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
1
6.8
In a weak, light way that shows little color or energy
1
5.4
In a boring, gloomy way that shows little energy
1
6.6
In a plain, ordinary way with no excitement
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a boring way that does not keep people's attention
In a dull way that does not interest people
In a dull way without life or interest
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull, boring way that makes people lose interest
In a dull, boring way with little interest
In a dry, boring way that shows little feeling
In a pale, weak way with little energy
In a dull, heavy gray way that makes things look dark
Antonyms
How Lively
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Dully comes from dull, which once meant 'numb' or 'without feeling'. So when someone speaks or acts dully, they do it with low energy or little interest, like a voice that makes you sleepy.