Dull - translation, pronunciation and examples
dull
not bright
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When to use dull
В пасмурный день я предпочитаю читать дома.
Небо выглядело пасмурным всё утро.
dull usage examples
В пасмурный день я предпочитаю читать дома.
On a dull day I prefer reading at home.
Небо выглядело пасмурным всё утро.
The sky looked dull all morning.
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Neutral term for weather lacking brightness or interest; general usage.
Specifically means the sky is fully covered with clouds; very close to 'пасмурный'.
Indicates many clouds in the sky; often used interchangeably with 'dull'.
Literally 'without sun'; close to 'dull' when you want to stress there is no sunshine at all.
Common British adjective for dull, overcast weather (spelled 'gray' in US).
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What's the difference between dull / overcast / cloudy / sunless / grey / foggy
Neutral term for weather lacking brightness or interest; general usage.
It's a dull day — the sky is grey and there's no sunshine.
Пасмурный день — небо серое и солнца нет.
Specifically means the sky is fully covered with clouds; very close to 'пасмурный'.
The sky is overcast this morning.
Утром небо было пасмурным (сплошная облачность).
Indicates many clouds in the sky; often used interchangeably with 'dull'.
It's cloudy today — I think it might stay cool.
Сегодня облачно — кажется, будет прохладно.
Literally 'without sun'; close to 'dull' when you want to stress there is no sunshine at all.
A long, sunless morning made everyone feel chilly.
Долгое безсолнечное утро заставило всех замёрзнуть.
Common British adjective for dull, overcast weather (spelled 'gray' in US).
It was a grey morning with low clouds.
Это было серое утро с низкими облаками.
Describes weather with fog (low visibility); related to 'dull' but refers to mist/fog specifically.
The morning was foggy, so drivers were careful.
Утро было туманным, поэтому водители были осторожны.
Like 'dull' but emphasizes boredom or monotony; often used for unpleasant, cheerless weather.
It was a dreary afternoon — grey skies and cold wind.
Это был унылый день — серое небо и холодный ветер.
Stronger than 'dull'; suggests cold, desolate, or hopeless conditions rather than mere cloudiness.
The coastline looked bleak in the grey winter light.
Берег выглядел мрачным в сером зимнем свете.
Implies dark, cloudy and often dirty-looking conditions; more about poor visibility or thickness.
The river looked murky under the overcast sky.
Река выглядела мутной под пасмурным небом.
Refers to low light levels rather than cloudiness specifically; related but more general.
It was a dim afternoon, with little daylight coming through the clouds.
Это был тусклый день — сквозь облака мало проходило дневного света.
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How to pronounce dull and what this word means
dull translation: пасмурный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dull
/ˈdʌl/
dull translation
пасмурный
dull examples
On a dull day I prefer reading at home.
dull transcription
/ˈdʌl/, /ˈdʌl/
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dull meaning: what does it mean?
not bright
dull pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dull is pronounced as /ˈdʌl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dull definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
On a dull day I prefer reading at home. Translation: В пасмурный день я предпочитаю читать дома.
Is dull part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, dull (пасмурный) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dull part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, dull (пасмурный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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