tedious

adjective (tedious, more tedious, most tedious); adverb «tediously»; noun «tedium»

«tedious» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Long, slow and boring; tiring because it goes on and on. tree →
(of a person) Annoying because they are boring. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: tedious chores, tedious journeys, tedious homework. In maths: some tasks are tedious, like adding the same number many times; multiplication or a pattern can save effort. In stories: a tedious speech. Phrases: «a tedious job», «tedious and repetitive».

Examples

Sorting all the socks was a tedious job. tree →
The journey was long and tedious. tree →
Copying out the spelling list ten times is tedious. tree →
Instead of tedious adding, use multiplication. tree →
The speech was so tedious that half the audience fell asleep. tree →
Weeding the garden is tedious but useful. tree →
His tedious jokes made everyone groan. tree →
And then they went out for a walk, which was very slow and tedious. tree →

Note

Stress: TEE-dee-us. Similar: «boring», «dull», «monotonous». Formal-ish; children usually say «boring». Noun «tedium» means boredom.

On Mova

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