English Explanatory Dictionary

wearisome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tiresome, tedious or causing fatigue.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪəɹisəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wearisome.wav /ˈwɪɹisəm/

Word forms

wearisome more wearisome most wearisome

Etymology

From Middle English werisom, equivalent to weary + -some.

Synonyms

draining monotonous exhausting exhaustive fatiguing grueling tiresome tiring weariful wearing wearisome weary drippy drudgerous irksome longsome tedious torporific

Antonyms

energizing engaging exciting fresh interesting

Related words

repetitive slow fatigue

Derived words

wearisomely wearisomeness
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