Meaning of leaden in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlɛdn/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   leaden

   Definitions

   1. darkened with overcast

   Examples

   • « a dark day »
   • « a dull sky »
   • « a gray rainy afternoon »
   • « gray clouds »
   • « the sky was leaden and thick »

   Synonyms

   • cloudy
2. 2. made heavy or weighted down with weariness

   Examples

   • « his leaden arms »
   • « weighted eyelids »

   Synonyms

   • heavy
3. 3. (of movement) slow and laborious

   Examples

   • « leaden steps »

   Synonyms

   • effortful
4. 4. lacking lightness or liveliness

   Examples

   • « heavy humor »
   • « a leaden conversation »

   Synonyms

   • dull