EXHAUSTING
Dictionary entry overview: What does exhausting mean? • EXHAUSTING (adjective)
The adjective EXHAUSTING has 2 senses:
1. having a debilitating effect
2. producing exhaustion
Familiarity information: EXHAUSTING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• EXHAUSTING (adjective)
Meaning:
Having a debilitating effect
Synonyms:
draining; exhausting
Context example:
an exhausting job in the hot sun
Similar:
debilitating (impairing the strength and vitality)
Meaning:
Producing exhaustion
Synonyms:
tiring; wearing; wearying; exhausting
Context examples:
an exhausting march / the visit was especially wearing
Similar:
effortful (requiring great physical effort)
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