Looking for the meaning of the word WEARY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of WEARY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Weary
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English wērig, wǣrig, of West Germanic origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwɪəri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion
Short Definition:feeling extreme tiredness
Examples:- he gave a long, weary sigh
Definition:
reluctant to see or experience any more of; tired of
Short Definition:reluctant to see or experience any more of
Examples:- she was weary of their constant arguments
- war-weary Americans
Word: Weary
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈwɪəri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cause to become tired
Short Definition:cause to become tired
Examples:- she was wearied by her persistent cough
Definition:
grow tired of or bored with
Short Definition:grow tired of or bored with
Examples:- she wearied of the sameness of her life
Definition:
be distressed; fret
Short Definition:be distressed
Examples:- don't think I'm wearying about not being able to paint any more
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