tiresomely
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that causes boredom, weariness, or annoyance: "tiresomely" describes an action performed in a way that is dull, monotonous, or irritating due to its length or lack of interest.
Usage
The adverb "tiresomely" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done in a boring, slow, or annoying way. - It is typically placed before the main verb it modifies or at the end of a clause. - It is used to express frustration or impatience with a process.
Examples
- Modifying a verb:
- The lecturer spoke tiresomely about minor details for over an hour.
- The bureaucratic process moved tiresomely slowly.
- At the end of a clause:
- He explained the rules again, tiresomely.
Advanced Usage
- "to go on tiresomely": to continue speaking or acting in a boring and lengthy way.
- The meeting went on tiresomely long after the main point was decided.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiresome (adjective): causing one to feel bored or annoyed.
- It was a tiresome journey.
- Tediously (adverb): in a long and boring manner. (A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "tiresomely").
- The data was entered tediously by hand.
Synonyms
- Tediously: in a manner that is too long, slow, or dull.
- Monotonously: in a manner lacking in variation and interest; repetitively.
- Wearisomely: in a manner causing tiredness or boredom.
Antonyms
- Engagingly: in an interesting or charming manner.
- Excitingly: in a thrilling or stimulating manner.
- Briskly: in a quick, active, or energetic way.
Adverb
- in a tedious manner
- boringly slow work
- he plodded tediously forward