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leaden
What does leaden mean?
leaden (adjective): resembling the density of lead, heavy.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use leaden in a sentence?
- His backache left him lurching along with leaden legs. (Tatoeba sentence #328968 by fcbond, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce leaden?
/ˈlɛdən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does leaden come from?
From Middle English leden, leaden, from Old English lēaden (“leaden, of lead”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “leaden” mean?
powerful; possessing power; effective
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showing lack of care for consequences
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resembling the density of lead, heavy
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of or pertaining to the female gender
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