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operose

adjective

Definition of operosenext
as in wearisome

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  1. wearisome
  2. tiresome
  3. tedious
Adjective
  • Borges may not be able to see the scenery, but delights in every scrap of local color, to a degree that the American — tasked with describing everything to his elder, in suitably lyrical terms — finds quite wearisome.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But even the distinctive look becomes wearisome after not too long.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of wearisome
Adjective
  • Upgrading to first class adds another layer of comfort, with private sleeping accommodations that make overnight travel feel far less tiresome.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiresome
Adjective
  • However, the fluidity of his exploration is hardened early on, thanks to a tedious focus on hitting the same beats with little variety or escalation.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026
  • This can make arranging the tray feel more like a fun creative project than a tedious organizing one.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
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“Operose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operose. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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