Definition

In a way that shows fatigue or exhaustion.

Example

She sighed tiredly after a long day at work.

Conversation

I stayed up way too late last night.

You look a bit tiredly today, did you get enough sleep?

Not really, I feel like I could sleep for a week.

Maybe you should take a nap later to recharge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tiredly → It is formed from "tired" (from Old English "tīred", meaning exhausted or weary) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "tiredly" means in a manner that shows exhaustion or weariness.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling 'exhausted' ('tired') and acting 'in that manner' ('-ly') — that's why tiredly means doing something in an exhausted way.

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