Definition

In a way that makes something less lively or less interesting.

Example

The lecture was delivered deadeningly, causing many students to lose focus.

Conversation

I found that movie to be deadeningly boring.

Really? I thought it had some interesting moments.

It dragged on for so long that I lost interest.

I guess it depends on what you find entertaining.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deadeningly → It is formed from "dead" (from Old English "dead", meaning no longer alive) and "-ening" (a suffix indicating a process or action) combined with "-ly" (a suffix that turns an adjective into an adverb). The word "deadeningly" means in a manner that causes something to become dead or lifeless, often referring to dullness or lack of vitality.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things 'lifeless' ('dead') and the process of making it so ('-ening'), then how it is done in a manner ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'deadeningly' describes an action that dulls or takes away life.

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