wearily
|wear/i/ly|
B2
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/ˈwɪrɪli/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɪərəli/
(weary)
tiredness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wearily' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wērig,' where 'wērig' meant 'tired or exhausted.'
Historical Evolution
'wērig' transformed into the Middle English word 'weri,' and eventually became the modern English word 'weary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tired or exhausted,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that shows tiredness or fatigue.
She sighed wearily after a long day at work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42