palled

/pɔld/

VERB

1. Became tedious, uninteresting, or wearying

Lost its appeal, attractiveness, or freshness; became boring, cloying, or tiresome through repetition or excess (past tense of pall).

Used when an activity, food, luxury, or experience loses its initial charm and becomes boring over time.

After a few weeks of traveling, the constant sightseeing finally palled on them.
The luxury of the lifestyle soon palled, leaving him longing for simpler pursuits.

VERB

Decreased in strength, force, or effectiveness.

Used when enthusiasm, excitement, or a phenomenon gradually weakens or dies down.

The initial fervor surrounding the new policy quickly palled as practical difficulties emerged.

VERB

Covered, draped, or darkened with a heavy shroud, dark cloth, or gloomy atmosphere.

Used when describing something enveloped in a dark shroud, heavy mist, or depressing atmosphere.