adj 1  :  mentally slow or stupid  2  :  slow in perception or sensibility  3  :  lacking sharpness of edge or point <a scalpel>   4  :  lacking in force, intensity, or acuteness <a pain>  dull vb dull*ness or  dul*ness  n dul*ly adv 
 
 
 
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