Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

However, Coley felt that the cycling clubs were dulling the derring-do of life behind handlebars.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2020

The razor-keen wits that had stood by her so gallantly for three-quarters of a century or more were dulling.

From Superwomen by Terhune, Albert Payson

Imagine the difference in rate of emotion between this woman whom the years had worn to a more conscious dependence and sharper eagerness, and this man whom they were dulling into a more neutral obstinacy.

From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George

The autumn colour glowed once more, only a little tarnished; the gold was now copper, the scarlet and vermilion were dulling to crimson.

From The Path of the King by Buchan, John