Tiresomely: meaning, definitions and examples

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tiresomely

 

[ ˈtaɪərsəmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a tiresome manner

In a way that causes one to feel bored, frustrated, or annoyed due to being too long, dull, or repetitive.

Synonyms

boringly, monotonously, tediously.

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Word Description / Examples
tiresomely

This word is best used when describing something that causes tiredness or annoyance because it takes too long or there's too much of it. The connotation is generally negative.

  • He tiresomely explained the same point over and over again.
  • The movie dragged tiresomely, making it hard to stay awake.
tediously

This word should be used for describing activities or situations that are slow, tiring, and often unnecessarily complicated. It commonly carries a negative implication.

  • She completed the tediously long paperwork with a sigh.
  • The project progressed tediously, with numerous delays and complications.
boringly

This word is appropriate when referring to something that lacks excitement or interest. It implies that the activity or situation is dull.

  • She spoke so boringly that half the audience fell asleep.
  • The meeting was conducted boringly, without any engaging discussions.
monotonously

This word is suitable for describing something repetitive and unchanging, often in a way that makes it tedious. Generally, it has a negative connotation.

  • The professor lectured monotonously, making it hard to concentrate.
  • He worked monotonously on the assembly line for hours.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke so tiresomely that I struggled to stay awake during her presentation.
  • The lecture dragged on tiresomely, making it difficult to concentrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "tiresomely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cansativamente

🇮🇳 थकाऊ तरीके से

🇩🇪 ermüdend

🇮🇩 dengan melelahkan

🇺🇦 втомливо

🇵🇱 męcząco

🇯🇵 うんざりするほど

🇫🇷 fastidieusement

🇪🇸 cansadamente

🇹🇷 bıktırıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 지겹게

🇸🇦 بإرهاق

🇨🇿 únavně

🇸🇰 únavne

🇨🇳 令人厌烦地

🇸🇮 utrujajoče

🇮🇸 þreytandi

🇰🇿 шаршатып

🇬🇪 დამღლელად

🇦🇿 yorucu şəkildə

🇲🇽 cansadamente

Etymology

The word 'tiresomely' is derived from the adjective 'tiresome,' which originated in the mid-18th century from the verb 'tire' meaning 'to make weary.' Over time, 'tiresome' evolved to describe something that causes weariness, boredom, or annoyance. The suffix '-ly' was added to create the adverb form 'tiresomely,' which is commonly used to modify verbs or adjectives to indicate the manner in which an action is performed.

See also: tired, tireless, tirelessly, tires, tiresome, tiring, untiring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,394, 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.