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Definition leaden in British English

leaden adjective

adjective
/ˈled(ə)n/
1

feeling that your body is heavy and difficult to move because you are very tired

Example

The child's eyelids were leaden with sleep.

Synonyms and related words
ill frail unfit
2

showing a lack of enthusiasm, energy, or interest

Example

'We have not reached a solution,' droned the professor in a leaden tone.

Synonyms and related words
bored restless apathetic
3

dull and dark grey in colour

Example

Snow fell from the leaden sky.

Synonyms and related words
dull muddy dim alabaster amber amethyst
4

made from or containing lead

Example

heavy leaden weights

Synonyms and related words
brazen bronze cast-iron
Definition leaden in British English