boring

bor-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Not interesting; tedious; causing weariness through lack of variety or stimulation.

  2. 2.

    (as present participle of bore) Making a hole or tunnel through something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    boring as watching paint dry — extremely dull
  • •
    deadly boring — intensely uninteresting

Related words

Antonyms: engaging, exciting, fascinating, interesting
See also: bore, bored, boredom, dull
Synonyms: dull, monotonous, tedious, tiresome, uninteresting

Etymology

From the verb "bore" (to weary) with the suffix "-ing." The verb "bore" meaning to weary appeared in the mid-18th century, possibly from French "bourrer" (to stuff, satiate).