Tiring

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Definitions of tiring

adjective causing one to feel tired or weary

Example Sentences

A1 Walking long distances can be tiring.

A2 Cleaning the house all day is tiring work.

B1 Working overtime every day is mentally tiring.

B2 Traveling for work can be physically tiring.

C1 Studying for exams while working full-time is mentally and physically tiring.

C2 Running a marathon is an incredibly tiring but rewarding experience.

Examples of tiring in a Sentence

formal The long hike up the mountain was incredibly tiring.

informal I'm so tired after that workout, it was exhausting.

slang That party last night was so tiring, I'm beat.

figurative Dealing with her constant complaints is emotionally tiring.

Grammatical Forms of tiring

• past tense: tired
• plural: tirings
• comparative: more tiring
• superlative: most tiring
• present tense: tires
• future tense: will tire
• perfect tense: have tired
• continuous tense: is tiring
• singular: tiring
• positive degree: tiring
• infinitive: to tire
• gerund: tiring
• participle: tired

Origin and Evolution of tiring

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tiring' originated from the Middle English word 'tyren' which meant to become weary or exhausted.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tiring' evolved to also mean something that causes fatigue or weariness, such as a tiring task or activity.