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dull elements

[/dʌl ˈɛləmənts/]
noun
elementos monótonos / elementos entediantes
1. Components, parts, or aspects that lack interest, brightness, or stimulation; boring or tedious features
The presentation contained many dull elements that failed to engage the audience.
A apresentação continha muitos elementos monótonos que falharam em engajar o público.
2. In chemistry or materials science: elements that are not lustrous or shiny; elements lacking brilliance
The dull elements in the alloy reduced its reflective properties.
Os elementos opacos na liga reduziram suas propriedades reflexivas.
Synonyms
boring elementstedious elementsmundane elementsdrab elementslackluster elements
Antonyms
brilliant elementsshiny elementsengaging elementsvibrant elementslustrous elements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elementos entediantes / elementos monótonos
Common usage in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
elementos maçadores / elementos aborrecidos
Portuguese preference for 'maçador' (bothersome) and 'aborrecido' (tedious)

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dull moment
dull as dishwater
brighten up the dull elements
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