OPEROSE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

operose

adjective

Definition of operose

as in wearisome

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But even the distinctive look becomes wearisome after not too long.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
There are days, too, when the whole enterprise can seem wearisome, pointless, artificial.

— Matt Seaton, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Definition of wearisome

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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

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Google’s version strikes a balance between the two with regular feedback without a tedious setup process.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Just as the geeky navel-gazing threatens to become tedious, a joke or a wink keeps the audience laughing and focused on the fantastical story Schoenbrun actually wants to tell—which isn’t a genuine slasher at all.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026

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