adj B1 Intermediate Uncommon

tiring

TEYE-uh-rihng

Tiring (adj) means causing tiredness; exhausting. Example: “It was a long, tiring day at the airport.”

adj

Causing tiredness; exhausting.

"It was a long, tiring day at the airport."

How to use tiring

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel worn out.

Common pairings

a tiring journey mentally tiring

more tiring comparative, tirings plural, most tiring superlative

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What does “tiring” mean?

The word “tiring” means causing tiredness; exhausting. In plain terms, something that makes you feel worn out.

How do you pronounce “tiring”?

“Tiring” is pronounced TEYE-uh-rihng (/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tiring” in a sentence?

Here is “tiring” used in a sentence: “It was a long, tiring day at the airport.”

What part of speech is “tiring”?

“Tiring” is an adjective.

Is “tiring” a common word?

“Tiring” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.