adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Lacking action; particularly with respect to entertainment, dull, boring.

   "A plotless, virtually actionless series of long takes"

Example

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"A plotless, virtually actionless series of long takes"

Etymology

From action + -less.

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