Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a dull, heavy feeling or a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

“Her leaden eyes stared blankly into the distance.”

2. noun

a small lump of lead, especially one used for weighing.

“The old scale had a leaden weight that needed to be replaced.”

3. noun

a feeling of dullness or depression, especially one that seems to weigh heavily on the mind.

“The leaden atmosphere of the city weighed me down.”

4. verb

to make something heavier or more difficult, especially by adding a weight or a burden.

“The rain led the roads, making them slippery and treacherous.”