Exhausted Definition

exhausted
adjective
  1. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; "the day's shopping left her exhausted"; "he went to bed dog-tired"; "was fagged and sweaty"; "the trembling of his played out limbs"; "felt completely washed-out"; "only worn-out horses and cattle"; "you look worn out"
  2. depleted of energy, force, or strength; "impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil"; "the exhausted food sources"; "exhausted oil wells"
  3. drained physically; "the day's events left her completely exhausted--her strength drained"

"Exhausted" in song lyrics

See how exhausted is used in real songs:

  • "I'm incredibly exhausted"
    Aesop Rock — No Splash
  • "When I was a boy I employed styles exhausted"
    Aesop Rock f/ Percee P — Wake Up Call
  • "And on the next day I'll be rested, exhausted"
    Ahmad — The Palladium

Usage tips for "exhausted"

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