exhausting
Translation
exhausting, tiring, draining
Examples
It was an exhausting day at work.
It was an exhausting day at work.
Looking after a baby is exhausting.
Looking after a baby is exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) exhausting to be very tiring The work was exhausting.
exhausting ((to do sth.)) tiring to do something It's exhausting to argue with them.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiring, draining, demanding; Antonyms: relaxing, refreshing
Etymology
From the verb 'exhaust' + '-ing' suffix, forming an adjective describing something that causes tiredness.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ing' adjectives describe the thing that causes the feeling. An 'exhausting' journey makes you feel 'exhausted'.