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leaden Synonyms
Another word for leaden
Choosing another word for leaden depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Dull, heavy, or slow in movement, thought, or feeling, as if weighed down by lead.
Usage Example
"After running the marathon, he dragged his heavy legs up the stairs to his apartment."
Strongest
heavy
Strong
sluggish
ponderous
lumbering
lethargic
torpid
Weak
wooden
• adjective (Context 2)
Of a dull, dark gray color resembling the metal lead, especially in reference to overcast skies or water.
Usage Example
"A cold wind blew across the harbor beneath a low, gray sky."
Strongest
gray
Strong
overcast
dark
gloomy
somber
murky
livid
ashen
• adjective (Context 3)
Made of or consisting of the metal lead (now chiefly literary or archaic).
Usage Example
"The ancient document was sealed inside a small plumbeous casket."
Strong
plumbeous
Opposites of leaden
The opposite of leaden shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
light
bright
clear
nimble
buoyant
lively
sunny
brisk
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leaden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leaden