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boring

[ˈbɔːrɪŋ]

boring Definition

  • 1not interesting or exciting; tedious
  • 2causing feelings of weariness or impatience

Using boring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lecture was so boring that I fell asleep.

  • Example

    I find his stories boring and unoriginal.

  • Example

    This book is really boring, I can't get into it.

  • Example

    The movie was a bit boring, I almost left halfway through.

boring Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with boring

  • extremely dull or uninteresting

    Example

    The presentation was so boring that I was bored to tears.

  • extremely dull or uninteresting

    Example

    The game was as boring as watching paint dry.

  • penetrating or piercing deeply into something

    Example

    The drill was boring into the rock.

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Summary: boring in Brief

'Boring' [ˈbɔːrɪŋ] is an adjective used to describe something that is not interesting or exciting, often causing feelings of weariness or impatience. It is synonymous with 'dull,' 'tedious,' and 'monotonous.' Phrases like 'boring to tears' and 'boring as watching paint dry' emphasize extreme boredom. 'Boring into' means penetrating or piercing deeply into something.

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