Synonyms for Tired
Definition of 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'"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "tired"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like banal, blear, bleary can replace "tired" 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.
With 20 alternatives available, "tired" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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