wea´ry|ing|ly

wea´ry|ing|ly
wea|ry «WIHR ee», adjective, -ri|er, -ri|est, verb, -ried, -ry|ing.
–adj.
1. tired; worn-out: »

weary feet, a weary brain.

SYNONYM(S): fatigued, exhausted, fagged. See syn. under tired. (Cf.tired)
2. causing tiredness; tiring: »

a weary wait.

3. having one's patience, tolerance, or liking exhausted: »

to be weary of excuses.

–v.t.
to make weary; fatigue; tire: »

Walking up the hill wearied Grandfather.

–v.i.
1. to become weary.
2. to long (for): »

She is wearying for home.

[Old English wērig]
wea´ry|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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