exhaustingly
|ex-haust-ing-ly|
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/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋli/
(exhausting)
extremely tiring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exhaust' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exhaurire,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'haurire' meant 'to draw or drain.'
Historical Evolution
'exhaurire' transformed into the Old French word 'exhauster,' and eventually became the modern English word 'exhaust' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw out or drain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to tire out completely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes one to be extremely tired or fatigued.
The hike up the mountain was exhaustingly difficult.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 03:45