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Boring

/ˈbɔː.ɹɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

It is common in urban areas that a great many borings exist from prior construction work.
What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.
“Why don’t you become a Baptist preacher?” she interrupted wearily. He smiled at her briefly. Then, from the way he leaned back, adjusted his glasses, took a quick sip of martini, Ida knew she was in for a speech. Biting hard on her back teeth, she sighed and prepared to listen as little as possible. Suffocating, she mumbled, that’s what he is! And boringer than hell!
Oh, let's not spoil a good dinner with a reconcilation^([sic]) scene. We’ve hardly split up. We’ll get to be like two old people who can communicate, and nothing’s boringer than that.
“I had the most boring day in life yesterday. I couldn’t go to work with my dad, so I went with my mom.” […] “Mine was even boringer than yours,” Kitty said. She was starting to whine, and she flipped her ponytail. She did both of those things a lot. “I didn’t get to spend that much time with my dad, either, since he’s a pilot.”
"We've had some moments in the spotlight, and there will be more to come. But boring is good when operating railways.
I very boring.
boring equipment

Synonyms for boring

dullmind-numbingtediousbanalbasicbeatblahblandboringcoldcolourlesscornydrabstuffydreichdrowsydull as dishwaterflatheavy goingho-humhumdruminsipidlacklusterlamelanguidlifelesslongsomemonotonousmundaneno fun at parties

Antonyms for boring

arousingcaptivatingcharmingengagingenchantingfascinatingentertainingexcitinginteresting

Related Words

drillingslowtiresomewearisomedeadeningtediousirksomedullho-humuninterestingoil productionholedrillboreholepiercepiercingcrapforageplaterig

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does boring mean?

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

What is a synonym for boring?

Common synonyms include dull, mind-numbing, tedious, banal.

What is the opposite of boring?

Possible antonyms include arousing, captivating, charming, engaging.

How do you use boring in a sentence?

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

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