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weary

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) very tired
  • verb: to become weary
  • adjective: lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep
  • adjective: exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: tired, irksome, wearisome

Examples

  • a professor who had 'grown weary of' academia and wanted to try something different

  • a 'weary' sigh [=a sigh that shows that someone is weary]

  • I'm 'weary of' fighting. Let's try to get along.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) mass to pray for them. But I know the boy is safe. Athelstan walks beside him, every step, every mile. Of that, I am most certain. And now, forgive me. I am weary and must rest. (CROWD CHATTERING) (HORSE NEIGHS) (SHIPS CREAKING) (BREATHING HEAVILY) LOTHBROK: Bjorn! BJORN: What? Tell everyone. We're (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8