Boringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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boringly

 

[ หˆbษ”หrษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • He spoke boringly about his job.
  • The lecture was delivered boringly, and many students fell asleep.
dull

Describes something that is lacking in interest or excitement. This term can describe both experiences and objects that are uninteresting.

  • The movie was so dull that I almost walked out.
  • Her life seemed very dull and uneventful.
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.

  • He worked tediously on the project for hours.
  • The book was so tediously written that I couldn't finish it.
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.

  • The teacher spoke monotonously, and the students found it hard to stay awake.
  • He performed his tasks monotonously, without any passion or interest.
uninterestingly

Used to describe something that fails to capture interest. Often used when an activity or subject matter is inherently unappealing or not engaging.

  • She spoke about the topic uninterestingly, and nobody paid attention.
  • The documentary covered the topic uninterestingly, making it hard to watch.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entediante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฌเคพเคŠ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช langweilig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan membosankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะดะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nudno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€€ๅฑˆใซ (taikutsu ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ennuyeusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aburridamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑcฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฃจํ•˜๊ฒŒ (jiruhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู…ู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nudnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nudne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่Šๅœฐ (wรบliรกo de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dolgoฤasno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐinlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปั‹า›ั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ darฤฑxdฤฑrฤฑcฤฑ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: bore, bored, boredom, boring.

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.