tiresome
adjectiveHow many syllables in tiresome?
There are 2 syllables in the word tiresome.Divide tiresome into syllables:
tire · some
How to pronounce tiresome:
Definition of tiresome:
- tiresome (adjective):
- wearisome, tedious
- boring and irritating
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.
Synonyms for tiresome:
annoying
arid
boring
colorless
deadening
drab
dreary
dry
dull
dusty
exasperating
exhausting
heavy
ho-hum
humdrum
irksome
irritating
jejune
laborious
leaden
mind-numbing
monochromatic
monotonous
numbing
old
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Antonyms for tiresome:
abnormal
absorbing
action-packed
addictive
adrenaline-charged
adventurous
aesthetic
affecting
agreeable
airy
alluring
amazing
amusing
animated
animating
appealing
appetising
appetizing
appreciated
appropriate
arcane
arousing
arresting
astonishing
astounding
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