Weary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪə̯ɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Weary is an adjective meaning Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
Meaning
Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.
More Meanings
- Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.
- Expressive of fatigue.
- Causing weariness; tiresome.
- (ambitransitive) To make or to become weary.
Example Sentences
He gave me a weary smile.
[I] am weary, thinking of your task.
And now she was vppon the weary way,
A weary traveller knocked at the door.
Word Forms
- wearier
- weariest
- wearies
- wearying
- wearied
Synonyms for weary
Depending on context, synonyms include drained, bleareyed, bleary, bleary-eyed, bone-tired, bushed.
Antonyms for weary
Common opposites include refresh, freshen, refreshen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tire, fatigue, aweary, outwear, tired, wear.
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