leaden

US /ˈled.ən/
UK /ˈled.ən/
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1.

pesante, lento, opaco

dull, heavy, or slow

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The atmosphere in the room was leaden and oppressive.
L'atmosfera nella stanza era pesante e opprimente.
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His steps were leaden as he walked slowly away.
I suoi passi erano pesanti mentre si allontanava lentamente.
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heavydullslowsluggishgloomy
2.

color piombo, grigio opaco

of the color of lead; dull gray

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The sky was a uniform, leaden gray, threatening rain.
Il cielo era di un grigio piombo uniforme, minacciando pioggia.
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Her face was a leaden white after she heard the bad news.
Il suo viso era di un bianco piombo dopo aver sentito la brutta notizia.
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graydullsombergloomy
3.

di piombo, piombato

made of lead

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The old church had a beautiful leaden roof.
La vecchia chiesa aveva un bellissimo tetto in piombo.
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He held a small, leaden figurine in his hand.
Teneva in mano una piccola statuetta di piombo.