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boringly

intermediateB1

/ˈbɔːrɪŋli/ · bor-ing-ly

In a manner that causes boredom or is dull.

Meanings

adverbinformal

In a manner that causes boredom or is dull.

ایسی طرح سے جو بورنگ یا بے رنگ ہو۔

بورنگی سے

boring se

Synonyms

dullytediouslyuninspiringlyبے جانخستہبدہنر

Antonyms

excitinglyinterestinglyengaginglyدلچسپپرتشددمخاطب

Common Collocations

  • boringly repetitive
  • speak boringly
  • listen boringly

Example Sentences

He presented the lecture boringly, which caused many students to fall asleep.

اس نے لیکچر بورنگی سے پیش کیا، جس کی وجہ سے بہت سے طلبہ سو گئے۔

Us ne lecture boring se pesh kiya, jis ki wajah se bohot se talba so gaye.

The book was written so boringly that I couldn't finish it.

کتاب اس قدر بورنگی سے لکھی گئی تھی کہ میں اسے ختم نہیں کر سکا۔

Kitaab is qadar boring se likhi gayi thi ke main ise khatm nahi kar sakaa.

They discussed the topic so boringly that no one wanted to contribute.

انہوں نے موضوع پر اتنی بورنگی سے گفتگو کی کہ کوئی بھی شرکت کرنا نہیں چاہتا تھا۔

Unhoon ne mauzoo par itni boring se guftagu ki ke koi bhi shirkatein karna nahi chahta tha.

Easily Confused With

boring:Boring is an adjective that describes something that causes boredom, while boringly is the adverb form that modifies how an action is performed.

Word Family

bore
verbبور کرنا
bored
adjectiveبور
boredom
nounبوریت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'boring' as being like a boring drill that goes on and on without excitement.

Imagine someone falling asleep at a dull lecture.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو پوچھو، وہی سنو

Jo poochho, wahi suno

What you ask, that you will hear.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "bore" — to make weary or tired due to dullness

First known use: 19th century

The adverb 'boringly' derives from the verb 'bore', which originally meant to drill or pierce, but evolved to describe causing fatigue or disinterest.