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• leaden — lead|en [ ledn ] adjective 1. ) feeling that your body is heavy and difficult to move because you are very tired: The child s eyelids were leaden with sleep. 2. ) made from or containing LEAD: heavy leaden weights 3. ) lacking enthusiasm, energy …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• leaden — UK [ˈled(ə)n] / US adjective 1) feeling that your body is heavy and difficult to move because you are very tired The child s eyelids were leaden with sleep. 2) showing a lack of enthusiasm, energy, or interest We have not reached a solution,… …   English dictionary

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