Blunt
verbblənt
Adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
“blunt talking and straight shooting”
“a blunt New England farmer”
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
“the blunt truth”
having a broad or rounded end
“thick marks made by a blunt pencil”
used of a knife or other blade; not sharp
“a blunt instrument”
Verb
make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation
“Terror blunted her feelings”
Similar:DeadenType of:ModifyAlterChangemake less intense
“blunted emotions”
Type of:Weakenmake less sharp
“blunt the knives”
Type of:ModifyChangeAltermake numb or insensitive
make dull or blunt
Similar:DullType of:AlterChangeModify
Dictionary Validity
- Tournament Word List (TWL)
- Scrabble US
- Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21)
- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
- Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA