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leaden
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
leaden
(adjective)
leaden
/
ˈ
lɛdn̩/
adjective
leaden
/
ˈ
lɛdn̩/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of LEADEN
literary
1
:
having a dull gray color
a
leaden
sky/sea
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2
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feeling heavy and difficult to move
walked with
leaden
feet
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3
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not lively or exciting
leaden
[=
dull
] conversation
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