1. the quality or state of being heavy, dull, or sluggish like lead
2. a grayish, lifeless appearance or quality

Examples

• The leadenness of the overcast sky matched his gloomy mood.
• After the long illness, a leadenness had settled over the entire household.
• The leadenness in her limbs made it difficult to get out of bed.
• The painting’s leadenness conveyed the artist’s depression.
• He complained about the leadenness of his thoughts after staying up all night.
• The leadenness of the winter afternoon made everyone feel drowsy.