LEADEN


Meaning of LEADEN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈle-d ə n ]

adjective

Date: before 12th century

1.

a. : made of lead

b. : of the color of lead : dull gray

2.

a. : oppressively heavy

b. : sluggish

c. : lacking spirit or animation

• lead·en·ly adverb

• lead·en·ness -d ə n-(n)əs noun

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