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boring
adjective bor·ing \ˈbȯr-iŋ\
: dull and uninteresting : causing boredom
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First Known Use of BORING
1785
Related to BORING
- Synonyms
- arid, colorless, drab, dreary, drudging, dry, dull, dusty, flat, heavy, ho-hum, humdrum, jading, jejune, leaden, mind-numbing, monochromatic, monotonous, numbing, old, pedestrian, ponderous, slow, stale, stodgy, stuffy, stupid, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying
- Antonyms
- absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting
BORING Defined for Kids
boring
adjective bor·ing \ˈbȯr-iŋ\
Definition of BORING for Kids
: dull and uninteresting
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