boring

1
[ bawr-ing, bohr- ]
/ ˈbɔr ɪŋ, ˈboʊr- /

adjective

causing or marked by boredom: a boring discussion; to have a boring time.

Origin of boring

1
First recorded in 1835–45; bore1 + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM boring

bor·ing·ly, adverb bor·ing·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for boringness (1 of 2)

boring 1
/ (ˈbɔːrɪŋ) /

noun

  1. the act or process of making or enlarging a hole
  2. the hole made in this way
(often plural) a fragment, particle, chip, etc, produced during boring

British Dictionary definitions for boringness (2 of 2)

boring 2
/ (ˈbɔːrɪŋ) /

adjective

dull; repetitious; uninteresting

Derived forms of boring

boringly, adverb