wearing
Translation
tiring, exhausting, draining
Examples
It was a long and wearing day.
It was a long and wearing day.
His constant complaints are wearing.
His constant complaints are wearing.
Grammar Patterns
((wearing)) making you feel very tired It was a long and wearing day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiring, exhausting, fatiguing; Antonyms: refreshing, invigorating, energizing
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to wear'. It literally means 'causing to wear out', hence 'tiring'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that 'wears down' your energy or patience. That thing is 'wearing'.