s, tee-juhs]Definition:
1. Long and tiresome.
2. Weariness and Boredom.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tedious
Translation: My take on this word is that it means having to do something that is boring and takes a while, not to mention isn't something you would wanna do. Like taking a long and boring journey through the desert.
Part of Speech: Adjective
Other forms:
Tediously- (adverb)
Tediousness, (noun)
Ovetedious, (adjective)
Overtediously, (adverb)
Overtediousness, (noun)
Untedious, (adjective)
Untediously, (adverb)
Example Sentences:
1. I tediously trudged through the Sahara Desert to reach Cario on the other side.
2. My old job was rather tedious, so I went out and found another.
When is it best used: The word tedious can be used just about anywhere, it isn't a word that is to out of the blue and can be used to talk to just about anyone. It's a word that can be used to impress someone and just have a normal conversation. It's a word that can be used to sound smart and a word to just use casually.
Synonyms:
My word is a lot like tiresome, because it means dreading and being bored while doing something. It's a lot like Tedious, because they both mean being uninteresting and not wanting to do whatever it is that your doing.
Antonyms:
My word is the opposite of excitement and outgoing, because those words mean having fun while doing something and not dreading it. But enjoying it instead, while Tedious means that exact opposite which is being boring and dull.
Usefulness:
I would give the word tedious a 4 out of 5 stars, just because it's a word that can be used anywhere and with all kinds of people. Not just one type of certain group. It's a word that is casual and can be used at all times. It can make you sound smart and casual all at once. Without making it look like your trying too hard.
Explanation:
In the picture above it show exactly what tedious means, which is being bored and tired, the leopard is bored and had a tedious day because it was tiresome and dull.
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