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Definition of wearily

wearily

/ˈwɪr.ə.li/
wear · i · ly
Adjective:weary
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows or results from extreme tiredness, exhaustion, or a lack of energy.

Example

"After working a twelve-hour shift at the hospital, the nursetrudged wearily toward the bus stop."

2

With reluctance, boredom, or impatience caused by having experienced something too many times.

Example

"The professor sighed wearily when yet another student asked for a deadline extension at the last minute."

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• Rhymes for wearily

• Nearby Words

wearability
wearable
wearer
wearily
weariness
wearing
wearisome

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wēriglīce', derived from 'wērig' (meaning tired or exhausted) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wearily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wearily
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