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Dull vs Opaque - What's the difference?

dull | opaque |


In lang=en terms the difference between dull and opaque

is that dull is to lose a sharp edge; to become dull while opaque is to make, render (more) opaque.

As adjectives the difference between dull and opaque

is that dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp while opaque is neither reflecting nor emitting light.

As verbs the difference between dull and opaque

is that dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp while opaque is to make, render (more) opaque.

As a noun opaque is

(obsolete|poetic) an area of darkness; a place or region with no light.

Flamboyant vs Dull - What's the difference?

flamboyant | dull |


As adjectives the difference between flamboyant and dull

is that flamboyant is showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a noun flamboyant

is a showy tropical tree, the royal poinciana (delonix regia ).

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Temper vs Dull - What's the difference?

temper | dull | Related terms |

Temper is a related term of dull.


As verbs the difference between temper and dull

is that temper is to moderate or control while dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

As a noun temper

is a tendency to be of a certain type of mood.

As an adjective dull is

lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

Lively vs Dull - What's the difference?

lively | dull |


As adjectives the difference between lively and dull

is that lively is full of life; energetic while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a noun lively

is Term of address.

As an adverb lively

is in a lifelike manner.

As a proper noun Lively

is {{surname}.

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Exhausted vs Dull - What's the difference?

exhausted | dull | Related terms |

Exhausted is a related term of dull.


As adjectives the difference between exhausted and dull

is that exhausted is depleted; in a state of exhaustion while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As verbs the difference between exhausted and dull

is that exhausted is (exhaust) while dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Rigid vs Dull - What's the difference?

rigid | dull |


As adjectives the difference between rigid and dull

is that rigid is rigid while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Lethargy vs Dull - What's the difference?

lethargy | dull |


As a noun lethargy

is (pathology) a condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

As an adjective dull is

lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Keen vs Dull - What's the difference?

keen | dull |


In lang=en terms the difference between keen and dull

is that keen is to mourn while dull is to lose a sharp edge; to become dull.

As adjectives the difference between keen and dull

is that keen is showing a quick and ardent willingness or responsiveness, enthusiastic, eager; interested, intense while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As verbs the difference between keen and dull

is that keen is (rare) to sharpen; to make cold or keen can be to utter a keen while dull is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

As a noun keen

is a prolonged wail for a deceased person.

Dull vs Unimaginative - What's the difference?

dull | unimaginative | Synonyms |

Dull is a synonym of unimaginative.


As adjectives the difference between dull and unimaginative

is that dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp while unimaginative is not imaginative.

As a verb dull

is to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

Imperfect vs Dull - What's the difference?

imperfect | dull | Related terms |

Imperfect is a related term of dull.


As adjectives the difference between imperfect and dull

is that imperfect is not perfect while dull is lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

As a noun imperfect

is something having a minor flaw.

As a verb dull is

to render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.

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