Boringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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boringly
[ ˈbɔːrɪŋli ]
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
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:
🇵🇹 entediante
🇮🇳 उबाऊ तरीके से
🇩🇪 langweilig
🇮🇩 dengan membosankan
🇺🇦 нудно
🇵🇱 nudno
🇯🇵 退屈に (taikutsu ni)
🇫🇷 ennuyeusement
🇪🇸 aburridamente
🇹🇷 sıkıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 지루하게 (jiruhage)
🇸🇦 بملل
🇨🇿 nudně
🇸🇰 nudne
🇨🇳 无聊地 (wúliáo de)
🇸🇮 dolgočasno
🇮🇸 leiðinlega
🇰🇿 жалықтырып
🇬🇪 მოწყენით
🇦🇿 darıxdırıcı şəkildə
🇲🇽 aburridamente
Word origin
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.