1
as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
a leaden performance of a classic American play that nearly put us to sleep
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2
as in grey
of the color gray
the leaden sky made everything seem dark and depressing
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The last of the congregation has accordingly struck a deal with the developer Alchemy that promises to transform leaden weight into condo gold.
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Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Trump’s leaden political touch has cost Republicans control of the Senate, and many in the party are finally willing to state the obvious out loud.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2022
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Curbed, 18 July 2022
And for those with a more leaden foot, a high-performance all-wheel-drive model will soon be available.
—Brett Berk, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2022
What would the holidays be without jokes about fruitcake — that it’s leaden, dry and hard, better used as a doorstop or dumbbell than served as dessert?
—Claire Saffitz, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
Trump’s leaden political touch has cost Republicans control of the Senate, and many in the party are finally willing to state the obvious out loud.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2022
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“Leaden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaden. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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