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
  • There are more than 300 repetitive tasks in the communications function.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Junior lawyer training AI is also changing how lawyers learn their trade, Soomro added, as repetitive tasks traditionally helped junior lawyers learn the building blocks of law.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

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“Repetitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repetitious. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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