Synonyms for Tedious
Definition of tedious
adjective
- so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; "a boring evening with uninteresting people"; "the deadening effect of some routine tasks"; "a dull play"; "his competent but dull performance"; "a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention"; "what an irksome task the writing of long letters is"- Edmund Burke; "tedious days on the train"; "the tiresome chirping of a cricket"- Mark Twain; "other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome"
- using or containing too many words; "long-winded (or windy) speakers"; "verbose and ineffective instructional methods"; "newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials"; "proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes"
13 synonyms found
Writing tips for "tedious"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like boring, deadening, dull can replace "tedious" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Tedious" in song lyrics
See how tedious is used in real songs:
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"Be careful, tedious"
Eligh — Second Chances -
"Daytime TV's gettin' kinda tedious"
Jehst — Adventures in New Bohemia -
"I knew girls in AP classes knitting, so tedious"
MC Paul Barman — School Anthem