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mind–numbing
adjective mind–numb·ing \ˈmīn(d)-ˌnə-miŋ\
: very dull or boring
Full Definition of MIND-NUMBING
: relentlessly tedious : dull
— mind–numb·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of MIND-NUMBING
1898
Related to MIND-NUMBING
- Synonyms
- arid, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous, numbing, old, pedestrian, ponderous, slow, stale, stodgy, stuffy, stupid, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying
- Antonyms
- absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting
Rhymes with MIND-NUMBING
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