Leaden
Word | LEADEN |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | lead en |
Pronunciations | /ˈlɛdən/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Leaden"
What do we mean by leaden?
Made of or containing lead. adjective
Heavy and inert. adjective
Listless; sluggish. adjective
Lacking liveliness or sparkle; dull. adjective
Downcast; depressed. adjective
Dull, dark gray in color. adjective
Made or consisting of lead: as, a leaden ball; a leaden coffin.
Like lead in any particular.
Of the color of lead; dull-colored; hence, gloomy: as, a leaden sky.
Leaden is often compounded with participial adjectives: as, leaden- winged time; a leaden -paced messenger.
Synonyms Lead, Leaden. Lead as an adjective is not used figuratively: leaden is used both literally and figuratively: as, a lead or leaden image; a leaden sky. A similar distinction exists between wood and wooden, gold and golden, etc.: as, a wood partition; wooden walls; wooden immobility; a gold watch; golden clouds, or hopes, or prospects. The form in -en is generally preferable rhythmically; hence its retention and extension in poetic use.
To fasten or cover with lead.
To weigh down with or as with lead, as one's spirits.
Made of lead; of the nature of lead. adjective
Like lead in color, etc.. adjective
Heavy; dull; sluggish. adjective
Made of lead. adjective
Pertaining to or resembling lead; heavy, grey, sluggish. adjective
Dull; darkened with overcast. adjective
To make or become dull or overcast.
Being depressed to the point that you feel as if your limbs are weighted down Urban Dictionary
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