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Boring
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Simple meaning
What does Boring mean?
Boring means not interesting.
Dictionary definition
Not interesting or exciting.
Example sentences
Boring in a sentence
easy
The long wait felt boring.
medium
The game was boring until the final round.
hard
The speaker made a boring topic easier to enjoy by using stories and pictures.
Synonyms
Words like Boring
dullUse for something not interesting or exciting.
tediousUse for something boring because it takes too long or repeats too much.
Antonyms
Opposite words
excitingUse for something interesting and full of energy.
interestingUse for something that holds attention.
Word family
Boring word family
Base word
bore
adjective
boring
Not interesting.
adjective
bored
Feeling uninterested.
noun
boredom
The feeling of being bored.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does boring mean?
Boring means dull or not interesting.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to boring?
Dull can mean not interesting, which is close to boring.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of boring?
Exciting is the opposite of boring because it means interesting and full of energy.
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