# duller

Pronunciation: US say "DUL-er" /ˈdʌlɚ/; UK say "DUL-uh" /ˈdʌlə/

## Adjective

1. Comparative form of dull. — comparative form of dull: more dull
   - Simple: Comparative form of dull. Use it to say one thing is more dull than another.
   - _The afternoon meeting felt duller than the morning session._
   - _Winter skies here are far duller than the bright ones back home._

## Noun

2. A person or thing that dulls something, making it less sharp, bright, or lively.
   - Simple: A person or thing that makes something less sharp or less shiny.
   - _The finishing agent serves as a duller, removing the gloss from the metal trim._
   - _Craftsmen relied on natural dullers to soften the harsh sheen of polished wood._

## Origin

**Meaning 2** — Formed from the verb "dull" combined with the suffix "-er".
**Meaning 1** — Formed from the adjective "dull" combined with the comparative suffix "-er".

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