exhausting
Translation
exhausting, tiring, draining
Examples
It was an exhausting day at work.
It was an exhausting day at work.
Running a marathon is an exhausting experience.
Running a marathon is an exhausting experience.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is exhausting (sth.) makes you feel very tired The work was exhausting, but rewarding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiring, demanding, draining; Antonyms: refreshing, energizing, relaxing
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'exhaust', from Latin 'exhaurire'.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often describes something that *causes* a feeling. An exhausting day makes you feel exhausted.