verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative form of 'leaden'; makes heavy, dull, or sluggish
Usage: rare or literary usage; typically used with abstract nouns (e.g., heart, spirit, atmosphere)
Examples
- The heavy rain leadens the atmosphere with gloom.
- Grief leadens the heart of those who mourn.
- The gray sky leadens the mood of the entire town.
- Fatigue leadens one's limbs after a long day of work.