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dully
This adverb describes a lack of intensity, whether in a sensory or emotional capacity. When referring to sound or light, it suggests a muffled or muted quality, lacking the sharpness or brilliance that would make it striking. It often evokes a sense of heaviness or dampening.
In a psychological or behavioral context, it indicates a state of apathy, boredom, or mental numbness. It is frequently used to describe a person's gaze or response when they are exhausted, depressed, or completely uninterested in their surroundings, conveying a sense of emptiness.
Meanings
Examples
He stared dully at the chalkboard while the teacher droned on.
I just sat there dully listening to the corporate presentation.
The old coin glowed dully in the dim light of the museum.
The bell rang dully in the distance through the thick fog.
She spoke dully about her day as if she had lost all hope.
The paint looked dully gray under the overcast sky.