What does bone-tired mean?
Bone-tired means Very tired; so tired one feels it in one’s bones..
Bone-tired
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Very tired; so tired one feels it in one’s bones..
Example Sentences
Having escaped from the Lac-house in Varanavat after setting fire to it, when the Pandavas, along with their mother Kunti, reached across the Ganga, they were bone-tired and thirsty.
However, if you are like many college students and day after day you don't get sufficient sleep or you live under constant stress, you are likely to feel unrelentingly worn out and bone tired.
Synonyms for bone-tired
Antonyms for bone-tired
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bone-tired
- most bone-tired
- bone tired
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bone-tired?
Common synonyms include bleareyed, bleary, bleary-eyed, bone-tired.
What is the opposite of bone-tired?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bone-tired in a sentence?
Having escaped from the Lac-house in Varanavat after setting fire to it, when the Pandavas, along with their mother Kunti, reached across the Ganga, they were bone-tired and thirsty.
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