boring

[ˈbɔːrɪŋ]

boring Definition

• 1. not interesting or exciting; tedious
• 2. causing 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

Synonyms for boring

• dull
• tedious
• uninteresting
• monotonous
• tiresome

Antonyms for boring

• interesting
• exciting
• fascinating

Phrases with boring

• boring to tears

  extremely dull or uninteresting

  Example

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

• boring as watching paint dry

  extremely dull or uninteresting

  Example

  The game was as boring as watching paint dry.

• boring into

  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.