Dull or uninspiring, arousing little or no interest
“His boring speech was filled with clichés and banal catchphrases.”
Tediously long or time-consuming
“The boring movie had a slow plot that just went on forever.”
Unoriginal in nature
“This is all so boring. I've seen it all before already.”
Using, or expressed in, an excessive amount of words
Causing irritation or annoyance
Protracted, extending for a great period of time
Stiff or formal in nature or appearance, perhaps overly so
Somber or sedate in nature
Existing in or as part of a tradition
Not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
Old-fashioned or boringly conventional
Unfashionable or outdated, especially in style or dress
Requiring effort or labor
To be inspiring boredom
“It was clear that Helga's uninspiring speech was boring the few who had bothered to attend her gathering.”
To be making a hole
“By driving a few nails and boring a few holes, you can build yourself a bobsled in no time.”
To be forcing one's way through
“This is as far as I can go, short of boring my way through the wall.”
Used to express boredom, uninterest, or lack of novelty
The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging
The action or process of piercing something
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