Tired (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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'".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The phrase "break a leg" became tired after the tenth performance, and the cast had to find alternative ways to wish each other good luck.
- She sighed at the politician's tired promise to lower taxes, having heard it in every election cycle for years.
- After the third time, his tired joke about being "on cloud nine" fell flat in the meeting.
- Their campaign slogans were tired and lacked the innovative flair that they were known for in previous years.
- The love song's tired lyrics about being lost without someone's love did little to inspire the jaded audience.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Depleted of strength or energy; "tired mothers with crying babies"; "too tired to eat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tired athlete collapsed onto the grass after the marathon.
- She was too tired to finish her homework and went straight to bed.
- After working a 12-hour shift, the nurse was tired and needed a break.
- The tired hikers decided to set up camp for the night instead of continuing on.
- The tired driver pulled over to the side of the road to rest for a few hours.