DULL
/dəl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of DULL
To render dull; to remove or blunt an edge or something that was sharp.
"Years of misuse have dulled the tools."
To soften, moderate or blunt; to make dull, stupid, or sluggish; to stupefy.
"He drinks to dull the pain."
To lose a sharp edge; to become dull.
"A razor will dull with use."
Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.
"All these knives are dull."
Boring; not exciting or interesting.
"He sat through the dull lecture and barely stayed awake."
Not shiny; having a matte finish or no particular luster or brightness.
"Choose a dull finish to hide fingerprints."
Examples of DULL in a Sentence
- "Years of misuse have dulled the tools."
- "He drinks to dull the pain."
- "A razor will dull with use."
- "All these knives are dull."
Word Details
Is DULL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DULL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DULL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DULL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DULL
1 words from the letters in DULL
3-letter words
How to Use DULL in Word Games
DULL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DULL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DULL to find 1 additional valid words.