lead·en 
/ˈlɛdn̩/ adjective
/ˈlɛdn̩/ adjective literary 1 : having a dull gray color
▪ a leaden sky/sea 2 : feeling heavy and difficult to move
▪ walked with leaden feet 3 : not lively or exciting
▪ leaden [=dull] conversation
▪ a leaden sky/sea
▪ walked with leaden feet
▪ leaden [=dull] conversation
