tedious
Translation
tedious, boring, monotonous
Examples
The work was tedious and repetitive.
The work was tedious and repetitive.
He gave a long, tedious speech.
He gave a long, tedious speech.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is tedious (to be boring and monotonous) The task is tedious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boring, monotonous, dull; Antonyms: exciting, interesting
Etymology
From Latin 'taedium' meaning 'weariness'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tedious task' as being so boring it makes you feel 'dead'. Tedious sounds like 'dead-ious'.