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dull objects

[/dʌl ˈɒbdʒɪkts/]
noun phrasepl: dull objects
objetos opacos / objetos sem brilho
1. Things or items that lack shine, luster, or brightness; objects with a non-reflective surface
The dull objects on the shelf needed polishing.
Os objetos opacos na prateleira precisavam de polimento.
2. Items that are not sharp, pointed, or keen; blunt objects
The carpenter used dull objects to demonstrate why sharp tools are safer.
O carpinteiro usou objetos rombudos para demonstrar por que ferramentas afiadas são mais seguras.
3. Things that are boring, uninteresting, or monotonous
The museum's dull objects failed to captivate the children.
Os objetos entediantes do museu não conseguiram cativar as crianças.
NYC Slang
boring stuff / blah objects
Synonyms
blunt objectsnon-reflective itemsboring itemslifeless objects
Antonyms
shiny objectsbright objectssharp objectspolished objectsinteresting objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos opacos / objetos sem brilho
Standard usage for non-reflective surfaces
Portugal
objectos rombudos / objectos sem brilho
Portuguese spelling with 'c'; commonly used in formal contexts
São Paulo
objetos sem graça
Colloquial usage emphasizing boring quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

not all that glitters is gold
shine a light on something
polish something up
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