Definition of "leaden" in English

adjective

1. (literary or dated) Made of lead.

2. Pertaining to or resembling lead; grey, heavy, sluggish.

   • Which break a teachless nature to the yoke.

3. Dull; darkened with overcast.

   • the sky was leaden and thick
   • It was at the end of February..., when the world was cold..., when icy rains fell from the leaden skies in continual drizzling showers.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To make or become dull or overcast.