Boring

Quick meaning: Boring is a noun meaning The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

Meaning

The act or process of boring holes; such practice as an area of expertise in manufacturing.

More Meanings

1. A pit or hole which has been bored.
2. (usually in the plural) One of the fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.
3. present participle and gerund of bore
4. Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient.
5. Used, designed to be used, or able to drill holes.
6. Capable of penetrating; piercing.
7. (chiefly Manglish) Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do.

Example Sentences

I very boring.

boring equipment

What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.

It is common in urban areas that a great many borings exist from prior construction work.

Word Forms

• borings
• boringer
• boringest

Synonyms for boring

Depending on context, synonyms include dull, mind-numbing, tedious, banal, basic, beat.

Antonyms for boring

Common opposites include arousing, captivating, charming, engaging, enchanting, fascinating.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drilling, slow, tiresome, wearisome, deadening, tedious.

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