English dictionary
leaden
adjectivePronunciation
ˈlɛdən
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- darkened with overcast
adjective
- lacking lightness or liveliness
adjective
- (of movement) slow and laborious
adjective
- made heavy or weighted down with weariness
adjective
- made of lead
Example sentences
a dull sky
the sky was leaden and thick
heavy humor
a leaden conversation
leaden steps
his leaden arms
weighted eyelids
a leaden weight