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Wearily: meaning, definitions and examples

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wearily

 

[ หˆwษชษ™.ri.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cansativamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเค•เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรผde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lelah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‚ะพะผะปะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmฤ™czony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็–ฒใ‚Œใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fatiguรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cansado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู‡ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unavenฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ unavene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฒๆƒซๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ utrujeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพreytt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ัˆะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yorฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.