Boringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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boringly
[ หbษหrษชลli ]
used to describe an action or situation lacking interest or excitement
In a boring manner; in a way that lacks interest or excitement. It refers to something that is dull, uninteresting, or tedious.
Synonyms
dull, monotonously, tediously, uninterestingly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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boringly |
Used to describe something that is done or happens in a boring manner. Often used informally and can describe actions or events that lack excitement.
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dull |
Describes something that is lacking in interest or excitement. This term can describe both experiences and objects that are uninteresting.
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tediously |
Describes something that is too long, slow, or dull. It often conveys a sense of annoyance or frustration due to the slow pace or repetitiveness of an activity.
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monotonously |
Used to describe something that occurs in a repetitive and unchanging manner. Often has a negative connotation, implying a lack of variety and excitement.
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uninterestingly |
Used to describe something that fails to capture interest. Often used when an activity or subject matter is inherently unappealing or not engaging.
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Examples of usage
- He spoke boringly for hours, putting everyone to sleep.
- She completed the task boringly, without any enthusiasm.
- The movie ended boringly, with no plot twists or excitement.
Translations
Translations of the word "boringly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entediante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฌเคพเค เคคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช langweilig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan membosankan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ nudno
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฑใซ (taikutsu ni)
๐ซ๐ท ennuyeusement
๐ช๐ธ aburridamente
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฃจํ๊ฒ (jiruhage)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ nudnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nudne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ๅฐ (wรบliรกo de)
๐ธ๐ฎ dolgoฤasno
๐ฎ๐ธ leiรฐinlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปัาััััะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ darฤฑxdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ aburridamente
Etymology
The word 'boringly' originates from the verb 'bore', which dates back to the 18th century. It is derived from the Old English word 'borian', meaning 'to pierce through with a tool'. Over time, 'boring' evolved to describe something that causes weariness or lack of interest. The adverb form 'boringly' came into use to describe actions or situations that lack excitement or interest.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,661, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.