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leaden Definition and Meaning in English (leaden definition)

adjective
Synonyms:heavysluggishdull
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Leaden definition: Describing something that is heavy and moves slowly or with difficulty, often used metaphorically for a feeling or atmosphere.

Definitions of Leaden

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is heavy and moves slowly or with difficulty, often used metaphorically for a feeling or atmosphere.

  2. 2adjective

    Having a dull, dark grey color, resembling that of lead.

Example Sentences

casual

“His eyelids felt leaden with sleep.”

casual

“The sky was a leaden grey before the storm.”

casual

“She moved with leaden steps, exhausted from the long journey.”

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nounlead
adjectiveleaded
adjectiveunleaded

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Leaden definition: Describing something that is heavy and moves slowly or with difficulty, often used metaphorically for a feeling or atmosphere.
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'Leaden' translates to 'leaden' in English. Leaden definition: Describing something that is heavy and moves slowly or with difficulty, often used metaphorically for a feeling or atmosphere.
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