Tedious is not one of these words; its meanings may have shifted over the centuries, but they have always had something to do with irksome, boring, or overlong things. The word comes from the …

TEDIOUS definition: marked by monotony or tedium; long and tiresome. See examples of tedious used in a sentence.

TEDIOUS definition: 1. boring: 2. boring: 3. boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated: . Learn more.

Definition of tedious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Tedious is the adjective from tedium, which is both Latin and English for boredom. You ordinarily wouldn't use tedious for people, just things; you might say "His speeches are tedious," but usually …

Define tedious. tedious synonyms, tedious pronunciation, tedious translation, English dictionary definition of tedious. adj. 1. Tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; boring.

Tedious definition: Tiresome by reason of length, slowness, or dullness; boring.