tiring
/ˈtaɪərɪŋ/
tir · ing
ˈtaɪər · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing you to feel tired
Significado en Español
agotador, cansado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mệt mỏi, làm mệt
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Example Sentence
It was a tiring day at work.
今天工作很累人。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “tiring”:
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A
relaxing
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B
exhausting
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C
refreshing
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D
invigorating
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B — exhausting.
“tiring” means adj. causing you to feel tired
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The long uphill hike was so ______ that everyone soon needed a rest.
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A
tiring
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B
relaxing
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C
easy
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D
refreshing
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A — tiring.
“tiring” means adj. causing you to feel tired
Common questions about “tiring”
What does “tiring” mean?
tiring — adj. causing you to feel tired. In Chinese: 令人疲倦的.
How do you pronounce “tiring”?
tiring is pronounced /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tir · ing.
How do you use “tiring” in a sentence?
It was a tiring day at work. (今天工作很累人。)
What are synonyms for “tiring”?
exhausting, wearying, draining — all close in meaning to tiring (adj. causing you to feel tired).
Is “tiring” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tiring appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
