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Synonyms for leadenness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : led-n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛd n

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Définition of leadenness

Origin :
  • "made of lead," Old English leaden, from lead (n.1) + -en (2). The figurative sense of "heavy, oppressive, dull" is attested by 1570s. Related: Leadenly; leadenness.
  • noun lethargy
Example sentences :
  • He noticed how odd she sounded, and a leadenness grew within him.
  • Extract from : « Sentiment, Inc. » by Poul William Anderson
  • And everybody bought save Smoke, mouth still agape, chained by a leadenness of movement to the pavement.
  • Extract from : « Smoke Bellew » by Jack London
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