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boring

/ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/ adjective A1
  1. Causing boredom or tiredness; making one feel tired and impatient. · What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep.
  2. Suffering from boredom; mildly annoyed and restless through having nothing to do. · I very boring.
  3. Used, designed to be used, or able to drill holes. · boring equipment· boring snails
  4. Capable of penetrating; piercing.

Comparative boringer · Superlative boringest

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It is a simple calculation enough, though there is no use my boring you with figures.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 37 · B2
“Really, that is a good idea!—two hours have I been boring you to death with my company, and then you, with the greatest politeness, ask me if I am going.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 574 · C1
What is the use of boring one’s self with so many things?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 588 · C1

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