Definition

In a way that causes boredom or fatigue; in a manner that is tiring or annoying.

Example

She explained the rules tiresomely, making everyone lose interest.

Conversation

I felt like the meeting dragged on tiresomely this morning.

I know what you mean; I almost dozed off a couple of times.

It could have been much shorter if they just got to the point.

Absolutely! Sometimes they just talk tiresomely about nothing important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tiresomely** → It is formed from "tire" (from Old French *tirer*, meaning to pull or draw) and the suffix "-some" (meaning characterized by or causing). The word "tiresomely" means in a manner that causes fatigue or weariness.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'pulls' or 'draws' you down ('tire') and is 'characterized by' causing fatigue ('-some'). This helps you remember that 'tiresomely' describes something done in a way that makes you feel tired.

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