Definition of repetitiousnext
as in repetitive
marked by repetition at a real trial, repetitious questioning by the attorneys makes the whole affair less than thrilling

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Recent Examples of repetitious After a debut season as shocking and raw as Aunt Lydia’s aforementioned act of discipline, Bruce Miller’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s landmark novel drifted into repetitious patterns with a familiarity that dulled their impact. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026 Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks. William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 The Gophers will find just enough creative (and repetitious) ways to get the ball to Taylor in space to earn their first road win. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 20 Nov. 2025 Over the course of a repetitious goal-to-go drill, Mahomes caught fire. Sam McDowell 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repetitious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repetitious
repetitive
Adjective
  • Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, had previously asked the judge to limit the number of first responders to eliminate the risk of unfairly prejudicial repetitive testimony to his client.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Unlike conventional robots that are programmed for repetitive tasks, the new models are designed to reason through actions, adapt to unfamiliar environments, and carry out multi-step jobs with minimal retraining.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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“Repetitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitious. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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