What does tiring mean?
Tiring means present participle and gerund of tire.
Tiring
/ˈtaɪəɹɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of tire.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of tire
- (uncountable) The action of tiring.
- (falconry) Bits of bone and tough organic material from a corpse given to hawks to abate their hunger.
- That tires or tire.
Example Sentences
Carrying my bags up four flights of stairs is very tiring.
Synonyms for tiring
Antonyms for tiring
Related Words
Word Forms
- tirings
- more tiring
- most tiring
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tiring?
Common synonyms include draining, tiresome, exhausting, exhaustive.
What is the opposite of tiring?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tiring in a sentence?
Carrying my bags up four flights of stairs is very tiring.
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