Tired Definition
tired
adjective
- depleted of strength or energy; "tired mothers with crying babies"; "too tired to eat"
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
"Tired" in song lyrics
See how tired is used in real songs:
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"Have you moan even though you're tired"
2 Live Crew — Do the Damn Thing -
"GC's sick and tired"
504 Boyz f/ Ghetto Commission, Krazy — We Bust -
"Or grab the mic sounding lazy, worn down and tired"
Aesop Rock f/ Blueprint — Alchemy
Words that rhyme with tired
Usage tips for "tired"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tired" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tired to find words that pair well.