Basic Details
Word: Tedious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very long and boring to do; it takes a lot of time and effort without being interesting.
Synonyms: Boring, dull, monotonous
Antonyms: Exciting, interesting, stimulating
Idioms and Phrases
- Tedious as watching paint dry: Used to describe something that is extremely boring. Example: "The lecture was tedious as watching paint dry, and many students lost focus."
- How tedious it is: An expression of annoyance about something being boring or time-consuming. Example: "How tedious it is to do this homework every evening!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The process of sorting through all the old files was tedious, taking much longer than I had anticipated.
Example 2: Reading the instructions for the new game felt tedious, but it was necessary to understand how to play.
Example 3: Many students found the repeated practice of multiplication tables tedious, but it helped them excel in maths.
Fun Fact
The word "tedious" comes from the Latin word "taediosus," which means "wearisome" or "tiresome," and has been used in English since the early 17th century!
Famous Quote
"Life is too short to be tedious." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tedious" mean?
a) Very exciting
b) Very long and boring
c) Full of joy
d) Fast-paced
Answer: b) Very long and boring
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tedious"?
a) Exciting
b) Monotonous
c) Thrilling
d) Quick
Answer: b) Monotonous
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "tedious"?
a) Dull
b) Exciting
c) Boring
d) Time-consuming
Answer: b) Exciting
4. Which sentence correctly uses "tedious"?
a) The movie was so tedious that I fell asleep.
b) The cake was so tedious that everyone loved it.
c) His joke was tedious and made everyone laugh.
d) The race was very tedious and exciting.
Answer: a) The movie was so tedious that I fell asleep.
5. Which idiom describes something very boring?
a) Tedious as watching paint dry
b) As busy as a bee
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As brave as a lion
Answer: a) Tedious as watching paint dry
