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tiresome
adjective tire·some \ˈtī(-ə)r-səm\
: causing you to feel bored, annoyed, or impatient
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First Known Use of TIRESOME
circa 1520
Related to TIRESOME
- 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, boring, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying
- Antonyms
- absorbing, engaging, engrossing, gripping, interesting, intriguing, involving, riveting
TIRESOME Defined for Kids
tiresome
adjective tire·some \ˈtīr-səm\
Definition of TIRESOME for Kids
: causing boredom, annoyance, or impatience because of length or dullness <a tiresome lecture>
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