LEADEN


Meaning of LEADEN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ led(ə)n ]

1.

A leaden sky or sea is dark grey and has no movement of clouds or waves. ( LITERARY )

The weather was at its worst; bitterly cold, with leaden skies that gave minimum visibility.

ADJ

2.

A leaden conversation or piece of writing is not very interesting.

...a leaden English translation from the Latin.

= dull

ADJ

3.

If your movements are leaden , you move slowly and heavily, usually because you are tired. ( LITERARY )

He heard the father’s leaden footsteps move down the stairs.

= heavy

ADJ

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