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- [bawr-suh m, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔr səm, ˈboʊr-/
- /bˈɔːsʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bawr-suh m, bohr-]
- /ˈbɔr səm, ˈboʊr-/
Definitions of boresome word
- adjective boresome boring or uninteresting 3
- adjective boresome boring (sense 2) 3
- adjective boresome tedious; dull; wearisome; boring. 1
- adjective boresome boring, uninteresting. 0
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Origin of boresome
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; bore1 + -some1
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Parts of speech for Boresome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boresome popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boresome
adj boresome
- tedious — event: dull
- onerous — burdensome, oppressive, or troublesome; causing hardship: onerous duties.
- laborious — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- monotonous — lacking in variety; tediously unvarying: the monotonous flat scenery.
- tired — having a tire or tires.
Antonyms for boresome
adj boresome
- interesting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- facile — moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers; a facile mind.
- fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
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