adj
Uncommon
taxing
TAK-sihng
Taxing (adj) means Mentally or physically demanding; exhausting. Example: “It had been a long, taxing day at work.”
adj
1
Mentally or physically demanding; exhausting.
"It had been a long, taxing day at work."
"Caring for a newborn is emotionally taxing."
How to use taxing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDraining or exhausting — something that puts you under a lot of strain.
Common pairings
physically taxing
a taxing schedule
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Word forms
- Plural
- taxings
- Comparative
- more taxing
- Superlative
- most taxing
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Etymology
From the verb tax, plus -ing.
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What does “taxing” mean?
The word “taxing” means mentally or physically demanding; exhausting. In plain terms, draining or exhausting — something that puts you under a lot of strain.
How do you pronounce “taxing”?
“Taxing” is pronounced TAK-sihng (/ˈtæksɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “taxing” in a sentence?
Here is “taxing” used in a sentence: “It had been a long, taxing day at work.”
What part of speech is “taxing”?
“Taxing” is an adjective.
Is “taxing” a common word?
“Taxing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
