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tir·ing

tiring

pronunciation:
taIr ihng
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: causing a loss of strength or energy.
Climbing up all those stairs was so tiring!
synonyms:
enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearisome
antonyms:
energizing
similar words:
wearing
definition 2: causing mental fatigue.
That was a long, tiring speech.
synonyms:
tedious, wearisome
antonyms:
exciting, stimulating
similar words:
boring, dull
contrasting words: fascinating, inspiring
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