adj
Meaning 1
Dim, indistinct.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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Standard Lemma guide
dully
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rhymes with -ʌli
adv
Meaning 2
In a dull manner; without liveliness; without lustre.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adverb
Meaning 3
without liveliness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she nodded her head dully
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adverb
Meaning 4
without luster or shine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the light shone dully through the haze
- unpolished buttons glinted dully
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English dull Middle English -ly English -ly English dully From dull + -ly.