Definition

Causing tiredness or boredom; something that is dull and uninteresting.

Example

The lecture was so tiresome that many students fell asleep.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I really found that meeting tiresome, didn’t you?

Absolutely, I almost fell asleep halfway through.

Right? It felt like it dragged on forever.

Next time, we should suggest a shorter agenda.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tiresome → It is formed from "tire" (from Old French *tirer*, meaning to pull or draw) and "-some" (meaning characterized by or causing). The word "tiresome" means characterized by causing fatigue or weariness.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'pulls' or 'draws' energy from you ('tire') and remember that 'tiresome' describes something that makes you feel weary.

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