Leaden | Definition of leaden by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of LEADEN

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^ən-(n)əs\ noun

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before 12th century

Synonyms: arid, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, boring, 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

1

: made of lead

2

: feeling heavy and difficult to move <leaden feet>

3

: of a dull gray color <a leaden sky>

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