sound dull

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

Used to describe something that sounds uninteresting when heard or read about.

dullVERBS + dull

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sound

Examples (10)

  • The lecture about ancient history might sound dull, but it was actually fascinating.
  • I know my weekend plans sound dull, but I'm looking forward to just relaxing.
  • Does the new company policy sound dull to you, or am I missing something?
  • His presentation will probably sound dull to anyone outside of the finance department.
  • The plot synopsis on the back of the novel sounded incredibly dull.
  • If the job description sounds dull, you probably shouldn't apply for it.
  • Don't be fooled if the instructions sound dull; the game is very exciting.
  • He tried to make his research paper not sound so dull by adding some interesting anecdotes.
  • She worried that her life story would sound dull compared to her friends' adventures.
  • At first, the idea of gardening sounded dull to me, but now I love it.