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   Lead·en

   /ˈled(ə)n/

   

   adjective

   • 1. dull, heavy, or slow: "his eyelids were leaden with sleep" Similar dullheavyweightylistlesslifelessinactiveinertsluggishheavylumberingploddingcumbersomeslowtorpidlaboredOpposite lightspringy
   • ▪ of the color of lead; dull gray: "the snow fell from a leaden sky" Similar graygrayishgray-coloredblackdarkashencloudygloomyovercastsomberdimsunlessstarlesslouringoppressivethreateningdrearydismaldingybleakdullmurkysullencheerlessdepressingliterary:tenebrousrare:CimmeriancaliginousOpposite brightcheerful
   • ▪ made of lead: "a leaden coffin"

   Word Origin Old Englishlēaden (see lead2, -en2).

   Derivatives

   • 1. leadenly adverb
   • 2. leadenness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   Definition of leaden. 1. as in boring. causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. boring. slow. weary. dull. tiring. stupid. wearying. dusty. old. heavy. dry. ponderous. drab. monotonous. pedestrian. annoying. wearisome.

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   Factsheet. What does the adjective leaden mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective leaden. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. leaden has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. metal industry (Old English) weaponry (late 1500s) Entry status.

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   Leaden definition: inertly heavy like lead; hard to lift or move. See examples of LEADEN used in a sentence.

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   Jan 4, 2024 · Pertaining to or resembling lead; grey, heavy, sluggish . Dull; darkened with overcast. Synonyms: faint, wan; see also Thesaurus: dim. the sky was leaden and thick. Derived terms [ edit] fly with leaden wings. leaden flycatcher. leaden-hearted. with leaden wings. Translations [ edit] ± made of lead.

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   Leaden definition, inertly heavy like lead; hard to lift or move: a leaden weight; leaden feet. See more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › leadenLeaden Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. : having a dull gray color. a leaden sky/sea. 2. : feeling heavy and difficult to move. walked with leaden feet. 3. : not lively or exciting. leaden [= dull] conversation.

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