slightly dull

Frequency: 5.86.1 per million words

Similar to 'a little dull', used to make the criticism less direct.

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Examples (10)

  • To be honest, I found the second half of the movie slightly dull.
  • The sky was a slightly dull grey, threatening rain.
  • The daily data entry tasks can become slightly dull after a while.
  • He felt a slightly dull ache in his lower back.
  • The lack of sleep left her complexion looking slightly dull.
  • The speaker, though knowledgeable, was slightly dull in his presentation.
  • This kitchen knife is getting slightly dull; I'll need to sharpen it soon.
  • The spices in the dish tasted slightly dull, as if they were old.
  • The party was okay, but the conversation became slightly dull towards the end.
  • The polished silver had a slightly dull shine under the dim light.