Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition weary in British English

weary adjective

adjective
/ˈwɪəri/
1

very tired, especially because of hard work or activity

Example

They collapsed on to their beds, too weary to get changed.

Synonyms and related words
tired exhausted sleepy
1.1

showing that you are very tired

Example

He rested his head on his hand with a weary gesture.

Synonyms and related words
tired exhausted sleepy
1.2

a weary activity is one that makes you feel very tired

Example

the weary tedious journey

Synonyms and related words
tiring trying wearing
2

tired and impatient about something

Example

There was a note of weary irritation in his voice.

Example

She was weary of the constant arguments between them.

Example

He was weary of repeating things again and again.

Synonyms and related words
tired exhausted sleepy
Definition weary in British English