Vocabulary Entry

wearying

|verb • adjective

verb

The act of causing someone to become tired or exhausted.

Example Sentences

"The long hike began wearying the children after just a few miles."

"Her constant talking was wearying to everyone in the room."

"He found that the endless meetings were wearying his enthusiasm."

adjective

Example Sentences

"After a wearying day at work, she just wanted to relax."

"The journey was long and wearying, leaving him ready for bed."

"She wore a wearying expression, revealing her exhaustion from the night before."