Looking for the meaning of the word LEADEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LEADEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Leaden
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English lēaden(see lead, -en)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɛdn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dull, heavy, or slow
Short Definition:dull, heavy, or slow
Examples:- his eyelids were leaden with sleep
Definition:
of the colour of lead; dull grey
Short Definition:of colour of lead
Examples:- a leaden sky
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