boringly
|bor-ing-ly|
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/ˈbɔːrɪŋli/
(boring)
lacking excitement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'boringly' originates from the English word 'boring', which is derived from the verb 'bore', meaning 'to make weary by dullness'.
Historical Evolution
'boring' evolved from the Old English word 'borian', which meant 'to pierce or perforate', and eventually took on the modern meaning of 'causing boredom'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bore' meant 'to pierce', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause boredom'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes boredom or lacks excitement.
He spoke so borily that half the audience fell asleep.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45