adjective

exhausted

exhausted, worn out, drained

I was too exhausted to go out.

I was too exhausted to go out.

The exhausted runners crossed the finish line.

The exhausted runners crossed the finish line.

((to be)) exhausted to be very tired He was too exhausted to speak.

exhausted ((from sth.)) tired because of something She was exhausted from lack of sleep.

Synonyms: worn out, drained, fatigued; Antonyms: energetic, refreshed

From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'haurire' (to draw water), meaning 'to use up completely'.

Think of a car's 'exhaust' pipe letting out all the car's energy, leaving it empty and 'exhausted'.

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