what does tedious mean?
TEDIOUS as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- using or containing too many words
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- long-winded (or windy) speakers
- verbose and ineffective instructional methods
- newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials
- proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes
Similar To
- Meaning
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- a boring evening with uninteresting people
- the deadening effect of some routine tasks
- a dull play
- his competent but dull performance
- a ho-hum speaker who couldn”t capture their attention
Similar To
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