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dullish

/ˈdʌl.ɪʃ/
dul · lish
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dullish Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Somewhat dull, tedious, or lacking in liveliness and interest.

Example

"The first half of the documentary was a bit dullish, though the final twenty minutes proved much more engaging."

2

Slightly muted, dim, or lacking in brightness, vividness, or sheen.

Example

"Under the overcast afternoon sky, the lake took on a dullish gray hue."

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• Rhymes for dullish

• Nearby Words

dulcet
dull
dullard
dullish
dullness
dullsville
dully

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dullish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dullish
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