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Definition of: tedious
(tē′dē·əs) adjective
1. Causing weariness; wearisome; boring.
2. Obs. Moving slowly. [<LL taediosus <L taedium tedium, weariness]
—te′di·ous·ly adverb
—te′di·ous·ness noun Synonyms: dilatory, dreary, dull, fatiguing, irksome, monotonous, slow, sluggish, tardy, tiresome, wearisome. See WEARISOME. Antonyms: active, alert, animated, brilliant, energetic, exciting, lively, prompt, quick, stirring, vigorous, vivid.
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