"dull-witted" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more dull-witted [comparative], most dull-witted [superlative]
Etymology: From dull + witted. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dull|witted}} dull + witted Head templates: {{en-adj}} dull-witted (comparative more dull-witted, superlative most dull-witted)
  1. Having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent. Synonyms: dull-headed, slow-witted, foolish
    Sense id: en-dull-witted-en-adj-keFBK90k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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