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deadening - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
deadening
Definition
(noun) the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Synonyms
:
constipation
,
impairment
,
stultification
Definition
(adj) so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Synonyms
:
boring
,
dull
,
ho-hum
,
irksome
,
slow
,
tedious
,
tiresome
,
wearisome
Example Sentence
a boring evening with uninteresting people
the deadening effect of some routine tasks
a dull play
his competent but dull performance
a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention
what an irksome task the writing of long letters is
tedious days on the train
the tiresome chirping of a cricket
other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome
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