Blunt Definition
blunt
- adjective
- having a broad or rounded end; "thick marks made by a blunt pencil"
- used of a knife or other blade; not sharp; "a blunt instrument"
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
- devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; "the blunt truth"; "the crude facts"; "facing the stark reality of the deadline"
- verb
- make less intense; "blunted emotions"
- make numb or insensitive; "The shock numbed her senses"
- make dull or blunt; "Too much cutting dulls the knife's edge"
- make less sharp; "blunt the knives"
- make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation; "Terror blunted her feelings"; "deaden a sound"
"Blunt" in song lyrics
See how blunt is used in real songs:
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"Pull out another blunt"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Clay D got the bottle and I got the blunt"
2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party -
"Not to confront the creator of Blunt"
The 49ers — What Ya Got
Words that rhyme with blunt
Usage tips for "blunt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blunt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blunt to find words that pair well.