tiringly
|tir-ing-ly|
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/ˈtaɪrɪŋli/
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/ˈtaɪərɪŋli/
(tiring)
causing fatigue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tiringly' originates from the verb 'tire,' which comes from Old English 'tīorian,' meaning 'to become weary.'
Historical Evolution
'tīorian' transformed into the Middle English word 'tiren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tire.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become weary,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing fatigue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes fatigue or exhaustion.
He spoke tiringly about the same topic for hours.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 03:34