lea
den
1
(of sky) overcast and dull, often suggesting an impending storm or a gloomy atmosphere
- The leaden sky loomed ominously, hinting at the rain that was about to fall.
- The hikers were disheartened by the leaden sky, which promised a challenging trek ahead.
- As she looked out at the leaden sky, she felt a sense of heaviness settle over her.
- The leaden sky made it difficult to distinguish between morning and evening as daylight faded.
- The fisherman sighed as he looked up at the leaden sky, knowing it was a bad day to be out on the water.
2
(of mood, atmosphere, etc.) feeling heavy, slow, and overwhelming
- The meeting room was filled with a leaden silence after the disappointing announcement, everyone feeling weighed down by the news.
- The leaden pace of the project's progress frustrated everyone involved, as delays piled up and deadlines loomed closer.
- The leaden atmosphere in the office stifled any attempts at productivity, leaving everyone feeling drained and unmotivated.
- The meeting had a leaden atmosphere, with participants struggling to stay engaged due to the monotonous presentation.
Synonyms:
3
made of lead
4
be very cold, below the freezing point
5
lacking energy or liveliness in how someone moves, behaves, or expresses themselves
- Her leaden expression failed to hide her disappointment at the news.
- His leaden movements suggested exhaustion after a long day's work.
- The leaden response from the team suggested a collective sense of fatigue and low morale.
Synonyms:
6
(of movement) slow and laborious
Synonyms:
7
having a dark dull gray color like lead