lead´en|ness

lead´en|ness
lead|en «LEHD uhn», adjective, verb.
–adj.
1. made of lead: »

a leaden coffin.

2. Figurative. heavy; hard to lift or move: »

leaden arms tired from working.

SYNONYM(S): inert.
3. Figurative. oppressive; burdensome: »

leaden air.

4. Figurative. dull; gloomy: »

leaden thoughts.

SYNONYM(S): spiritless.
5. bluish-gray; of a dull, cold, pale color: »

Do you suppose those leaden clouds may mean snow?

6. of little value.
–v.t.
to make leaden: »

Figurative. The death of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy leadens the heart with sadness (Atlanta Constitution).

lead´en|ly, adverb.
lead´en|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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