boring — Causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest; dull and repetitive. Making someone feel tired and impatient.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest; dull and repetitive. Making someone feel tired and impatient.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Math class is so boring that students use textbooks as pillows.
- His speech was more boring than watching paint dry.
- I find cooking shows boring, but my mom loves them.
boring
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/]
Causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest; dull and repetitive. Making someone feel tired and impatient.
Causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest; dull and repetitive. Making someone feel tired and impatient.
When boring study ends, dreams come soaring with roaring excitement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'bore' meaning 'to drill a hole,' which developed the figurative sense of 'to weary or tire someone' in the 18th century, as if drilling into someone's mind.
Breakdown
bore (to drill/weary) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'causing' or 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“Math class is so boring that students use textbooks as pillows.”
“His speech was more boring than watching paint dry.”
“I find cooking shows boring, but my mom loves them.”
“The most boring superpower would be the ability to make toast slightly warm.”
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