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boring

/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
bor · ing ˈbɔːr · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. not interesting; dull
中文释义
无聊的
Significado en Español
aburrido
한국어 뜻
지루한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhàm chán
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Example Sentence

The lecture was so boring that I almost fell asleep.

这场讲座太无聊了,我差点睡着。

Synonyms
dull tedious monotonous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “boring”:

  1. A exciting
  2. B thrilling
  3. C fascinating
  4. D dull
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D — dull. “boring” means adj. not interesting; dull

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The long, slow film was so ______ that half the audience fell asleep.

  1. A exciting
  2. B thrilling
  3. C gripping
  4. D boring
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D — boring. “boring” means adj. not interesting; dull

Common questions about “boring”

What does “boring” mean?

boring — adj. not interesting; dull. In Chinese: 无聊的.

How do you pronounce “boring”?

boring is pronounced /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bor · ing.

How do you use “boring” in a sentence?

The lecture was so boring that I almost fell asleep. (这场讲座太无聊了,我差点睡着。)

What are synonyms for “boring”?

dull, tedious, monotonous — all close in meaning to boring (adj. not interesting; dull).

Is “boring” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. boring appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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