Definition

Showing a lack of mental sharpness or quickness; being slow to think or respond.

Example

After a long day at work, I felt hebetudinous and struggled to concentrate on my reading.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I felt really hebetudinous during the meeting today.

Yeah, those long presentations can really drain your energy.

I could hardly keep my eyes open!

Same here; I wish they would make them shorter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hebetudinous is formed from "hebetude" (from Latin "hebetudo", meaning dullness or bluntness) and the suffix "-inous" (meaning having the quality of). The word describes something that has the quality of dullness or lack of sharpness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hebetude' meaning dullness, and remember that 'hebetudinous' refers to something that has the quality of being dull.

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