tiring
TEYE-uh-rihng
Tiring (adj) means causing tiredness; exhausting. Example: “It was a long, tiring day at the airport.”
adj
1
Causing tiredness; exhausting.
"It was a long, tiring day at the airport."
How to use tiring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that makes you feel worn out.
Common pairings
a tiring journey
mentally tiring
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Word forms
- Plural
- tirings
- Comparative
- more tiring
- Superlative
- most tiring
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for tiring
airing
wiring
firing
hiring
pairing
admiring
retiring
aspiring
desiring
inquiring
enquiring
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Frequently asked questions
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.
