Boring

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔrɪŋ/

Definitions of boring

adjective describes something that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking excitement

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was boring.

A2 I find history lessons boring.

B1 I thought the presentation was quite boring.

B2 The documentary on wildlife turned out to be rather boring.

C1 The lecture on quantum physics was so boring that I struggled to stay awake.

C2 The novel received mixed reviews, with some critics labeling it as boring.

Examples of boring in a Sentence

formal The lecture on quantum physics was so boring that many students fell asleep.

informal I find history class so boring, I can't wait for it to be over.

slang This movie is so boring, I'd rather watch paint dry.

figurative Her monotone voice made the presentation as boring as watching grass grow.

Grammatical Forms of boring

• past tense: bored
• plural: borings
• comparative: more boring
• superlative: most boring
• present tense: bore
• future tense: will bore
• perfect tense: have bored
• continuous tense: is boring
• singular: boring
• positive degree: boring
• infinitive: to bore
• gerund: boring
• participle: bored

Origin and Evolution of boring

First Known Use: 1768 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'boring' originated from the Old English word 'borian' which means to pierce or make a hole.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the sense of drilling or making a hole, the word 'boring' evolved to also mean dull, uninteresting, or tedious by the 19th century.