Wearily: meaning, definitions and examples
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wearily
[ หwษชษ.ri.li ]
mood descriptor
Wearily describes an action done in a tired, fatigued, or exhausted manner. It conveys a sense of weariness that often influences the way something is performed or perceived.
Synonyms
drearily, exhaustedly, fatigued, tiredly
Examples of usage
- She sighed wearily after another long day at work.
- He wearily trudged up the hill.
- The dog lay wearily at his owner's feet.
- They exchanged wearily glances before starting the task.
- We wearily finished the project late at night.
Translations
Translations of the word "wearily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cansativamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช mรผde
๐ฎ๐ฉ lelah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะพะผะปะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zmฤczony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท fatiguรฉ
๐ช๐ธ cansado
๐น๐ท yorgun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ unavenฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ unavene
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๆซๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ utrujeno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพreytt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yorฤun
๐ฒ๐ฝ cansado
Etymology
The word 'wearily' originates from the Old English word 'werig', meaning 'weary, tired'. It is related to the Proto-West Germanic term '*werig', which has similar meanings in various Germanic languages. The transition to the adverb form '-ly' is a common morphological process in English, allowing adjectives to modify verbs. Over the centuries, the sense of the word has remained consistently linked to fatigue and exhaustion. The usage has been documented in literary works from early English literature, showcasing the emotions of characters who are fatigued or overworked. In modern English, 'wearily' is used to imbue actions with a nuanced emotional state, reflecting not just physical tiredness but also mental and emotional strains. Its continued prevalence in both spoken and written forms emphasizes the shared human experience of exhaustion.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,672, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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