(more tedious; most tedious) boring and too slow or long He made a tedious 45-minute speech. The work is tedious, but it needs to get done. — tediously adverb a tediously long speech — tediousness noun (noncount)
Month: September 2026
Verb > Embroider
(+ object) 1 : to sew a design on a piece of cloth She embroidered tiny flowers on the baby’s scarf. a scarf embroidered with tiny flowers an embroidered scarf 2 : to make (a story, the truth, etc.) more Read More …
Adjective > Partisan
Verb > Diverge
(no object) formal 1 : to split and move out in different directions from a single point — opposite converge A prism causes rays of light to diverge. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…” Robert Frost, “The Road Not Read More …
Adjective > Copious
Copious is a synonym of abundant and plentiful. It is always used before a noun to describe something very large in amount or number. The pie was served with a copious amount of ice cream. Jacqueline took copious notes during Read More …
Verb > Pique
(+ object) 1 : chiefly US : to cause (curiosity or interest) The package piqued (=sparked, aroused) my curiosity. Brightly colored objects pique a baby’s interest. 2 : chiefly British : to make (someone) annoyed or angry — usually used Read More …
Adjective > Booming
1 : growing or expanding very quickly booming car sales We’re not benefiting from the country’s booming economy. 2 : loud and low : having a low rumbling sound Suddenly the children heard Grandpa’s booming voice demanding that they get Read More …
Noun > Surname
(count) the name that is shared by the people in a family In English, your surname comes after your first name and middle name. She took her husband’s surname when they got married. — called also FAMILY NAME; compare LAST Read More …