Definition

Causing fatigue or exhaustion; making someone feel tired.

Example

After a long day at work, I found the meeting to be quite tiring.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just got back from that hike, and it was really tiring!

I can imagine! Those trails can be pretty steep.

Yeah, but the view at the top was worth it, even if it was tiring.

Absolutely! A good view always makes the effort feel worthwhile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of making someone feel exhausted or fatigued.

Example

The tiring of the long hike left everyone feeling worn out.

Conversation

I feel like this week has been really tiring for me.

I know what you mean, work has been exhausting lately.

Yeah, I just need a break from all this tiring stuff.

Definition

To make someone feel exhausted or fatigued.

Example

The long hike was tiring, and I needed to rest afterward.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I went hiking yesterday, and it was so much fun.

That sounds great! Was it tiring at all?

Yeah, I was exhausted by the end, but it was worth it.

Root Explanation

Tiring → It is formed from "tire" (from Old French *tirer*, meaning to pull or draw) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating an action or process). The word "tiring" refers to the process of causing fatigue or exhaustion, as if something is pulling energy away from you.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'pulling' ('tirer') energy away from you, which helps you remember that 'tiring' means something that causes fatigue.

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