21:49 Jul 24, 2001 |
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na | dull, heavy, austere |
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dull, heavy, austere Explanation: "Leaden" means dull and grey as lead, heavy as lead, so in a metaphorical sense, it would combine all the characteristics of lead. Figuratively, it also means "lifeless", "uninteresting", as in "leaden prose". "Headed" means "with a specified temperament, characteristic, or ability" (usually used in combination). So I would translate "leaden-headed" as "gloomy" or "dull", in the sense of "having a dull, gloomy appearance". Hope this helps |
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