Deadening (Adjective)
Meaning
So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The deadening routine of daily chores was starting to take a toll on her mental health.
- The professor's deadening lectures made it difficult for students to stay awake.
- The deadening effect of the long, hot summer days made everything feel sluggish.
- The deadening silence in the room was oppressive, making it hard to concentrate.
- The deadening predictability of the plot made the movie feel like a chore to watch.