wearisome
|wear-i-some|
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🇺🇸
/ˈwɪr.i.səm/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɪə.ri.səm/
causing fatigue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wearisome' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'werisom,' where 'weri-' meant 'to be tired.'
Historical Evolution
'werisom' changed from Middle English word 'werisom' and eventually became the modern English word 'wearisome'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause fatigue or tiredness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing one to feel tired or bored.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing one to feel tired or bored.
The long lecture was wearisome to the students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45