Dulls

To make or become less sharp, intense, or effective; to make something less bright or clear. This can apply to physical objects, like a blade losing its sharpness, or to abstract concepts such as senses, emotions, or memories losing their vividness. It signifies a reduction in impact, force, or clarity. The process often involves a gradual weakening or lessening, resulting in a state of diminished sensation or experience. The weakening can apply to mental sharpness, sound clarity, or physical strength. A dulling effect can also refer to reducing the pain of a feeling or process.

Dulls meaning with examples

• The constant noise of the city began to dull my senses, making it difficult to appreciate the quieter moments.
• Over time, the repeated exposure to violence dulled the soldier's initial shock and trauma.
• The constant use of the knife dulled its edge, making it less effective at cutting through tough materials.
• Watching the same television shows daily dulled his mind, making him less receptive to new ideas.
• Her grief began to dull with the passage of time, though the memory of her loss remained.