wearily
gb/wˈɛɹəli/ us/wˈɛɹəli/
C1
Англійська
~ 8100
Значення
0 значень
adverb
C1
property
1
in a tired or exhausted way
In a way that shows you are very tired or have no energy or interest.
Модель уживання:
to [do something] wearily
Поширена помилка:
Learners often confuse "wearily" with "warily." "Wearily" means "in a tired way," while "warily" means "in a careful or cautious way." Example: "He looked at me wearily" = he is tired; "He looked at me warily" = he is careful or suspicious. Another mistake is using the adjective form instead of the adverb, e.g. "He spoke weary" (incorrect) instead of "He spoke wearily" (correct).
Синоніми
tiredly (Very close in meaning, but used less often and sometimes sounds less natural or literary than "wearily.")
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exhaustedly (Suggests an even stronger, almost complete lack of energy compared with "wearily.")
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listlessly (Focuses more on lack of interest or enthusiasm than on actual tiredness.)
Антоніми
energetically (Describes doing something with a lot of energy and liveliness, the opposite of the low-energy feeling in "wearily.")
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eagerly (Shows strong interest and excitement, contrasting with the lack of enthusiasm in "wearily.")
Словосполучення
smile wearily
|sigh wearily
|nod wearily
|look wearily
|speak wearily
|walk wearily
Теми
emotions
|daily_life
|work
|health
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She rubbed her eyes and stood up wearily after working all night.
- He answered the same question wearily, as if he had explained it a hundred times before.
- The old man wearily climbed the stairs, pausing on each step.
- They looked wearily at the long list of tasks still to be done.
- She smiled wearily, too tired to argue anymore.
Навчальні приклади
- He sat down wearily after the long walk.
- She spoke wearily because she had worked all day.
- The boy wearily carried the heavy bag home.
- They walked wearily to the bus stop in the rain.
- She wearily shook her head and went to bed.
Граматика
Вирази
nod wearily
1/nˈɑd wˈɛɹəli/
fixed phrase
to give a tired nod
To move your head up and down in agreement or understanding in a way that shows you are very tired.
Приклади
- She nodded wearily and went back to her seat.
- The manager nodded wearily, clearly exhausted by the long meeting.
sigh wearily
1/sˈaɪ wˈɛɹəli/
fixed phrase
to give a tired sigh
To make a long, soft sound with your breath that shows you are very tired or have no energy or are fed up.
Приклади
- He sighed wearily and turned back to his work.
- She sighed wearily when she saw the dirty kitchen.
smile wearily
1/smˈaɪl wˈɛɹəli/
fixed phrase
to give a tired smile
To smile in a way that shows you are very tired or have no energy.
Приклади
- She smiled wearily and said she would try again tomorrow.
- He smiled wearily at the joke, too tired to really laugh.