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leaden
US /ˈled.ən/
UK /ˈled.ən/
1.
dull, heavy, or slow
:
•
The atmosphere in the room was
leaden
and oppressive.
•
His steps were
leaden
as he walked slowly away.
:
heavy
dull
slow
sluggish
gloomy
2.
of the color of lead; dull gray
:
•
The sky was a uniform,
leaden
gray, threatening rain.
•
Her face was a
leaden
white after she heard the bad news.
:
gray
dull
somber
gloomy
3.
made of lead
:
•
The old church had a beautiful
leaden
roof.
•
He held a small,
leaden
figurine in his hand.