Leaden

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdən/

Leaden (adjective)

  1. Very heavy and difficult to move or lift.
  2. Having a dull, gray color, like the metal lead.
  3. Feeling sad or without energy.

Examples

  • The leaden footsteps echoed in the hallway.
  • Her leaden movements showed her exhaustion.

Common collocations: leaden footsteps, leaden movements, leaden sky, leaden gray, leaden mood

Synonyms of Leaden

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Leaden

  • describing weight or brightness
  • describing color or mood