lifeless; dull; spiritless; oppressive
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
lifeless; dull; spiritless; oppressive (of atmosphere)
Describes places, gatherings, atmospheres, or occasionally people/organizations that lack vitality. Often carries a negative connotation implying boredom or stagnation.
Huì会
yì议
shì室
lǐ里
sǐ死
qì气
chén沉
chén沉
de的
，
méi没
rén人
fā发
yán言
。
The meeting room was deadly dull, with nobody speaking up.
Zhè这
gè个
pài派
duì对
tài太
sǐ死
qì气
chén沉
chén沉
le了
，
wǒ我
men们
zǒu走
ba吧
。
This party is way too lifeless; let's leave.
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Zì自
cóng从
lǎo老
bǎn板
lí离
kāi开
hòu后
，
gōng公
sī司
jiù就
biàn变
de得
sǐ死
qì气
chén沉
chén沉
。
Ever since the boss left, the company has become completely lifeless.
Tā他
jīn今
tiān天
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
sǐ死
qì气
chén沉
chén沉
de的
，
shì是
bu不
shì是
shēng生
bìng病
le了
？
He looks so listless today; is he sick?