01 Word definition

dull

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is DULL a word?

Yes. DULL is a 4-letter verb. make dull in appearance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DULL?

D-U-L-L

DULL contains 4 letters, begins with D, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. make dull in appearance

    “Age had dulled the surface”

2verb

  1. become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

    “the varnished table top dulled with time”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DULL spelled?

D1U2L3L4
Starts withDULFirst 3 letters
Ends withULLLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats L
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play DULL?

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FAQ Quick answers

About DULL.

How do you spell DULL?

DULL is spelled D-U-L-L. It contains 4 letters.