Exhausting
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
Definitions
Causing or involving extreme tiredness or weariness.
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
Causing extreme tiredness; tiring.
The hike was incredibly exhausting, and we were all ready for bed afterward.
💡 Simply: Imagine you played a really long game, like a soccer match that went into overtime, and then you had to walk home. That feeling of being super, super tired is what exhausting means.
👶 For kids: Making you feel very, very tired, like after running around all day.
More Examples
Dealing with the kids all day is exhausting, but also rewarding.
After working on the project for hours, the task proved to be exhausting.
How It's Used
"The long commute is exhausting."
"The marathon was exhausting."
From Old French *exhausser* (to empty out, drain), from Latin *exhaurire* (to draw out, empty out).
The word 'exhausting' has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to the act of emptying or drawing out something.
Memory tip
Think of the feeling after a very long run - all your energy is gone, you are exhausted.