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draining

/ˈdreɪnɪŋ/
drain · ing ˈdreɪn · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing someone to feel very tired
中文释义
令人疲惫的
Significado en Español
agotador
한국어 뜻
지치게 하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mệt mỏi, kiệt sức
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Example Sentence

The long trip was mentally draining.

这次长途旅行让人精神疲惫。

Synonyms
exhausting tiring depleting
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “draining”:

  1. A energizing
  2. B exhausting
  3. C refreshing
  4. D invigorating
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B — exhausting. “draining” means adj. causing someone to feel very tired

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The long, hot workday was so ______ that she fell asleep the moment she sat.

  1. A refreshing
  2. B energizing
  3. C relaxing
  4. D draining
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D — draining. “draining” means adj. causing someone to feel very tired

Common questions about “draining”

What does “draining” mean?

draining — adj. causing someone to feel very tired. In Chinese: 令人疲惫的.

How do you pronounce “draining”?

draining is pronounced /ˈdreɪnɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: drain · ing.

How do you use “draining” in a sentence?

The long trip was mentally draining. (这次长途旅行让人精神疲惫。)

What are synonyms for “draining”?

exhausting, tiring, depleting — all close in meaning to draining (adj. causing someone to feel very tired).

Is “draining” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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