Meaning & Definition of word "Wearying"
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Wearying
/ˈwɪəriɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. causing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring.
- Example: The wearying hike left us all feeling drained.
- 2. tiresome or tedious.
- Example: She found the process of filling out the paperwork to be a wearying task.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'weary' combined with the -ing suffix indicating ongoing action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
weary one out:
To exhaust someone completely.
a wearying task:
A task that is particularly tiring or draining.
Related Words
weary:
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
weariness:
The state of being weary; extreme tiredness.
Slang Meanings of wearying
Meaning: Super tiring
Example Sentence: That marathon was super tiring, I feel wearying just thinking about it.
Meaning: A drag
Example Sentence: This meeting is such a drag; it's really wearying.