Meaning & Definition of Leaden in English

1. Darkened with overcast

• "A dark day"

• "A dull sky"

• "The sky was leaden and thick"

2. Made heavy or weighted down with weariness

• "His leaden arms"

• "Weighted eyelids"

3. Made of lead

• "A leaden weight"

4. (of movement) slow and laborious

• "Leaden steps"

5. Lacking lightness or liveliness

• "Heavy humor"

• "A leaden conversation"