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adverb · 2 syllables · /ˈdʌli/

DULLY

What does "DULLY" mean?

In a dull manner; without brightness, sharpness, or feeling.

Meanings

  1. Without brightness, vividness, or clarity. The old lamp glowed dully in the corner.
  2. Without keenness of feeling or interest; listlessly. He stared dully at the wall, too tired to react.

Word origin

From the adjective 'dull' (Old English 'dol', meaning foolish or blunt) plus the adverb suffix '-ly'.

Remember it

DULLY keeps both L's of DULL and just adds a Y - dull, then duller, then dully.

A little poem

Grey light on grey snow-
the window holds a whole day
that nothing happens in.

haiku

What it teaches

A blunted feeling protects you and impoverishes you in the same dull stroke.

Quick facts

What does DULLY mean?

In a dull manner; without brightness, sharpness, or feeling.

Is DULLY a valid word?

Yes — DULLY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.

How many letters is DULLY?

DULLY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

Where does DULLY come from?

From the adjective 'dull' (Old English 'dol', meaning foolish or blunt) plus the adverb suffix '-ly'.

What can DULLY teach us?

A blunted feeling protects you and impoverishes you in the same dull stroke.

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