weary
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwɪəri/
KK: /ˈwɪəri/
adjective
Definition
Feeling tired or exhausted, either physically or mentally.
Example
After a long day of work, she felt weary and just wanted to rest.
Conversation
I feel so weary after that long hike today.
Yeah, it was pretty intense, wasn't it?
I didn't expect it to be that challenging, but I guess it was worth it.
Definitely! The view at the top made me forget all about being weary.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tired
fatigued
exhausted
Antonyms
energetic
fresh
vibrant
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone feel very tired or exhausted.
Example
The long hike began to weary the group of friends.
Tense Forms
Past: wearied
Past Participle: wearied
Conversation
I think this long hike is starting to weary me out.
Yeah, it can be tough after a while.
I didn’t expect it to be this exhausting, honestly.
Root Explanation
Weary originates from Old English 'werig', meaning tired or fatigued. The word describes a state of being tired or exhausted.
Memory Tip
Think of feeling 'tired' — that's what 'weary' means.
Visually Confused Words
aweary
wary
unweary
beweary
weaky
warty
warly
teary