What does "dullish" mean?

Somewhat dull; dull to a degree.

What is a synonym for "dullish"?

Common synonyms include: abrupt, bluff, blunt, blunted, dirty, dull.

adj

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Adjective

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Somewhat dull; dull to a degree.
"Harry said "No.” Voted her dullish, and “cold like all blond women, with a touch, perhaps, of anæmia of the brain.”"

"Harry said "No.” Voted her dullish, and “cold like all blond women, with a touch, perhaps, of anæmia of the brain.”"

From Middle English dullissh, equivalent to dull + -ish.

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